Childhood Stress: Volume II Issue 3

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Hello Everyone!

I read this recent article on-line today. It was published in the California based Bay City News .

To paraphrase: "A new survey suggests Bay Area parents are concerned about their children's emotional health above other potential worries such as weight, leisure activities or exposure to drugs or alcohol.

Interviews with almost 1,800 parents of children up to age 17 in six Bay Area counties showed that almost three-quarters of parents interviewed rated their children's physical health as excellent, and just over half of the parents said the same of their emotional health.

Childhood and adolescent stress was the major concern for parents.
I'm not surprised. I see it everyday in my office. Children and teens in the New York area are also struggling with the stresses of childhood and adolescence. Stress caused by schoolwork, personal and sexual identity, maturation, bullies, future career, everyday choices and decisions, separation and individuation, and so on and so on.

So what's a parent to do?
The answer is simple but the stigma is crippling.

The Answer - Seek counsel with of an emotional healthcare specialist with child and/or adolescent expertise who your son or daughter can speak with. With the right person in their corner, an expert who can develop a therapeutic relationship with your child, the stress can be lessened or alleviated.

The Stigma - Just because a loved one sees a counselor doesn't mean he or she is "sick". It simply means you care enough to make sure they receive all the benefits available to them.
People, including parents and children, often separate physical health from emotional health. But you can't separate the two. If you have a broken leg you're going to be miserable. And both your broken leg and your misery should be treated.
If your child or teen is stressed, help them. If it's because of too much homework, get a tutor, if it's because of a bully, call the police, if it's because of a career choice, help them explore their possibilities, but no matter what, get some help. There are experts out there who are available.

Find one today.

Until next time....
Frank

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