Remember that children are imitators and often may cope with stress the same way they see adults handle their stress. A third way to minimize a child's stress is to show more interest in the child's experience than in the results that are produced. Also, older children can be stimulated to problem solve for themselves, which fosters their independence. If this procedure is utilized, be prepared for the answers you may receive. The aim is to help the child relax.
Children can learn how to harness the positive energy of stress and use it to their own advantage.
The ultimate goal is to teach children how to manage stress they experience in appropriate ways so they can feel confidence in themselves and have a positive self-image.