My 5-Year-Old Is Stressed Out, but We're Managing It

When my son is right on the edge, I like to put him in my lap and whisper, "I love you. You are just fine. Calm down. I am here." I hold him tight until I can feel him start to relax. Sometimes he fights me, others times he snuggles right back. This one makes me feel better, too.

Stress is not just an adult problem. Kids can have a hard time managing stress and it is our job as parents to identify when they need our help. Stress may be invisible, but it is one of the heaviest feelings on the planet. Take a deep breath and decompress.