Help Your Child De–Stress: 101 Ways to Ease Worries and Encourage Calm

72 per cent of children show behaviours linked to stress

Small amounts of stress are normal, but it can be difficult to know how best to support a child when they feel overwhelmed with worry. This practical guide offers strategies to help alleviate the physical symptoms and emotional signs of stress. By adopting simple tips, lifestyle changes and mood-boosting activities, you can help your child overcome challenging situations and live a happier and more carefree life.

• Identify the source(s) of your child’s stress
• Tackle challenging moments together
• Establish positive daily habits and routines
• Develop skills for communicating emotions
• Know when to seek support

Vicki Vrint has been an organisational ninja since she realised that getting her chores done quickly left more time for the fun stuff in life, like alphabetising her food cupboard. She lives in Chichester, where she can be found tidying the displays in local shops and waging war on the clutter that threatens to invade her home.