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Watch for signs of stress in your child
Some common changes to watch for include excessive worry or sadness, unhealthy eating or sleeping habits, and difficulty with attention and concentration. For more information, see the "For Parents" section of the CDCs Coping with Stress article.
Help your child stay active
Encourage your child to play outdoors - it's great for physical and mental health. Take a walk with your child or go on a bike ride.
Use indoor activity breaks (stretch or dance breaks) to help children stay healthy and focused
Your child needs:
Your child needs:
Regular visits to the doctor and dentist.
A healthy diet.
Lots of exercise.
Enough sleep each night.
A quiet place for homework.
You can help in these ways:
You can help in these ways:
Get your child to school on time every day.
Limit TV, video game, and computer time.
Ask your child what she did in school.
Read with your child every day.
Visit the library with your child.
Sing songs and tell stories with your child.
Taking a trip to the zoo, the park, or a museum.
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