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Child and Teen Stress Directory
Stress can take a toll on your child's emotional and physical health. It might be caused by too many activities, trouble at school, lack of sleep, or any number of other things. Because it can affect their overall health and well-being, stress should be managed as much as possible. Counseling, family talks, or even just taking time to relax can help. Find out more about stress, kids, and teens here.
Medical Reference
Separation Anxiety Disorder in Children
WebMD explains separation anxiety disorder in children, including symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Do You Have Social Phobia?
Do you suffer anxiety in social situations or when speaking before a group? WebMD tells teens about social phobia, including treatment options.
Anxiety and Teens
While all teens feel anxiety from time to time, some feel it more than others.
Teens and Binge Eating
Approximately 4 million people in the United States have binge-eating disorder, binging without purging, and a large number of those are teens.
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American Kids After 9/11
American Kids After 9/11
Parenting Tips: Sparing Your Teenager Anxiety
Pushing teenagers too hard can lead to stress and anxiety.
How to Get Your Kids to Enjoy Sports
Why three out of four kids hate sports by age 13.
The 'Freshman 15' Means More Than Weight Gain
The stresses of Freshman year can make students take a turn for the worst.
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Quiz: How Can You Avoid Homework Stress?
Overscheduled Kids Quiz
Do your kids do too much? Take this quiz to see if your kids are overscheduled and stressed out.
How Can You Avoid Homework Stress?
Is homework stressful at your house? Take this quiz to see how you can make schoolwork and studying easier and less anxiety-filled.