KEEP YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH: STRESS AND RELAXATION
Children also suffer from stress in their daily lives. The bully at school may not sound like much of a problem to you, but your child may lie awake at night worrying about him. Children are often not consciously aware of their stress levels, and may need to be actively encouraged to relax. This does not mean that your child has to stand on his head and practise meditation (although this is one option). There are very simple and effective ways of helping a child to relax. These include cuddling, talking over problems, a warm bath, a warm drink, a bedtime story, or releasing excess physical energy by playing sport or dancing to music. Older children can find the time before exams particularly stressful. They may benefit from learning specific relaxation techniques, or perhaps yoga or meditation.
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