Published : June 08, 2015
by Natalie Garmson
Neuroscience shows us that stress can be present right from birth, so why do kids experience stress?
For many reasons, including exams, trauma, parents divorcing or separating, problems at school such as bullying, moving to a new country or a new school, an unexpected event, a loved-one’s death, loss of a pet or even seeing disturbing images such as violence or war on television that may result in nightmares.
Neuroscience has revealed that when a child experiences too much stress in early childhood, he or she may become habituated (addicted) to the stress chemicals, such as ACTH and cortisol, the consequence being that they may almost constantly feel scared or unsafe. As parents, we need to comfort our child during times of stress, as children cannot regulate their own stress by themselves.
Five reasons why we should massage our children:
Idibidi Kids, based in Perth, offers massage instruction for parents and caregivers for infants and children up to the age of 12 years. Visit www.idibidikids.com.au for further information.
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