What Can I Do?

We’ve collected a treasure chest of tips, tools and ideas that have worked for other families and that you can learn about or try at home today. We’ve picked these because we think they are truly effective ways to help you and your child build positive behaviors and emotional well-being.

 
 

Signs your child might be stressed

View this quick guide to understanding stress reactions in children during COVID-19.

 

View this quick guide to understanding stress reactions in children during COVID-19.

Children express their emotions in many ways. During COVID-19, your child or teen may be showing signs of stress that you haven’t seen before. These behaviors may be a normal reaction to a stressful event, or your child may need some extra help. You might notice your child being:

 

  • Moody or easily upset

  • Sad

  • Worried or fearful

  • Not following the rules

  • Sleeping too much or not enough

  • Complaining of headaches or stomachaches

  • Showing other behaviors that are new and have you worried

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We all need help sometimes

Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate

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