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Stress & Coping

Stress

All kids feel stressed sometimes. Here are some ways to cope.

Stress

What's on your mind? When you know what is making you stressed, you can take action to make it better.

What is stress?

Deal with homework stress
What You Can Do About Stress

Try to focus on the moment. You may discover some new ways to calm your stress.

Talk about feelings

Try yoga

Be mindful

3 steps to worry less
Other Kids

Friends and classmates can sometimes make you feel stressed. Find out some ways to handle it.

Peer pressure

Cliques

Bullies

Stress at Home

Everyone has stress at home sometimes. Talking about it can help.

Talking to your parents
Getting Help

Therapists and counselors are trained to help kids with all kinds of problems.

Therapists

School counselors
Things Will Get Better!

Even when something difficult happens, like losing a pet or moving, you can get through it.

Coping with sadness

Taking Care of You

There are things you can do to stay healthy.

Every Day Is a New Day to Be Good to Yourself

When you're fit, your body works well, feels good, and can do the things you want to do.

Start Your Day Off Right

Fuel up with a healthy breakfast!

Why You Need Sleep

Sleep is more important than you may think.

Get enough sleep

At School, What If...

When you're feeling worried and tense, your whole body can be affected.

Let's talk about school and what to do when you don't like it.

Kids who get along with their teachers learn more, and can ask questions and get extra help.