Work-related stress isn’t just for adults: children who are perfectionists can experience it too. They can become obsessive about performance on homework assignments and other tasks, and their stress can lead to physical symptoms like headaches and sleep problems. Unfortunately, children may not yet have developed the communication skills for describing stress, so may bottle it up – which can lead to more severe problems later on.
As a parent, there are things you can do to help your child avoid stress. You can listen carefully to your child for signs of stress. You can help your child learn how to manage their time. And as a scheduler of many of their activities, you can make sure that they aren’t over-booked. Finally, you can be a model for your child of good sleeping habits, exercise habits, and a healthy balance between work and play.
According to Laura Shaffer, PhD., a pediatric psychologist at UVA Children’s Hospital, children who display these kinds of perfectionist tendencies are more likely to experience anxiety and stress. “These are kids who always want things to be just so,” she says. “They may get frustrated easily when things aren’t going their way or they may be paralyzed by their desire to get something just right.”
~Laura Shaffer, PhD

Key Takeaways:

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Perfectionist children may be more inclined to experience anxiety and stress than their peers.
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Some perfectionist children may avoid tasks that they initially struggle with.
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It is important to model flexibility and openness, particularly if your child is a perfectionist.
Read the full article here:
http://blog.uvahealth.com/2016/12/15/perfectionist-children-manage-stress/

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