In really small doses, stress can be healthy. Any time we are required to learn, grow, and change, humans feel stress.
Childhood is full of changing developmental needs, evolving understanding of the world around us, and a constantly fluctuating set of expectations from peers, parents, and caregivers. The feeling of stress helps us work extra hard at the change that needs to occur in order for us to flourish. This parent information sheet provides more information about childhood stress, tips, next steps, and resources.