Top Ten Sources of Stress for Kids

In addition to minor aggravations like running late or having a bad hair day, kids (like the rest of us) have to cope with major life events.  These events don'e have to be negative to be stressful.  Remember:  the key componenet to stress is CHANGE.

1.     Parent having problems.

2.     Fight with a friend or a sibling.

3.     Taking a test.

4.     Wondering if someone things you're attractive (teens especially).

5.     Not having enough privacy.

6.     Birth of a brother or sister.

7.     Moving to a new school.

8.     Re/marriage of a parent.

9.     Not having enough money.

10.   A teacher who doesn't like you.

Source:  Mind/Body Medical Institute