Coping with stressed-out kids
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Six to 10-year-olds often show their stress by getting angry and having mood swings. Try not to snap at them. Sit down when you're feeling calm yourself and ask them what's wrong. If you're calm, they're more likely to follow suit. Try saying something like 'Can you tell me what you're thinking?'
Barbara Stathers, 42, from Stamford, Lincolnshire
By Barbara Stathers
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Tom Davies, about 1 year
I think this is a very good idea and i definately think that approach helped when i was a young kid. My mum always took this approach. I am 14 years old
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chelsea thomas, about 1 year
i think this is a fab idea because my house well family is manic and when my mum asks me that question it just feels like i have just got the stuff and my feeling of my cheast. i am 12 now and things are still a bit bad but i am glad my mum aks me that question.
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