Stress is a natural and normal part of children s lives.
The process of growing up carries with it quite a bit of stress. Children begin to experience stress at a very early age, and they are often more vulnerable to stress than adults because they have not yet learned effective ways to cope with it. Parents should, therefore begin helping their children acquire the skills necessary to effectively cope with stress while their children are young. These skills are very important for children not only throughout their growing years, but into adulthood, too. Research indicates that there are numerous differences between children who do and do not handle stress effectively.