09/13/2022
Common Reactions to Stress in Young Children
It's important for adults to remember that young children don't have the language or skills to talk about what is upsetting them.
But young children do show us when they are stressed, worried or upset. It's important for adults and caregivers to pay attention to young children's behaviors and think about how these behaviors might be showing us how children are feeling inside. Common reactions to stress in young children include:
Increased crying
Trouble being soothed or comforted
Sleep problems
Toileting problems
Increased worries such as when separated from parents or at nighttime
Bad dreams
Temper tantrums
Clingy or needy behaviors