By Rebecca Fraser
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tress is our body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When we sense danger or challenging situations, our body triggers a natural ‘flight or fight’ response, releasing chemicals designed for survival.
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become quite the social issue. In fact, a recent survey by Medibank found just under five million Australians are suffering from stress. Causes were varied, but the main culprits included lack of sleep, work pressures, social media, housing affordability, and trying to juggle too many things at once. 30
Peninsula Kids – Summer Autumn 2020 2019/20
It seems we have so many balls in the air that managing family, paying bills, and a myriad of other responsibilities and pressures, has become a real balancing act. No wonder we’re feeling stressed! But it’s not just adults feeling the weight. Children are equally susceptible to feeling overwhelmed by the emotional toll of stress and anxiety. While we’d like to think our children are enjoying the most carefree period of their lives, their reality can be quite the opposite. Children are impacted by what is going on around them: in their family lives, their social lives, the horrific images they see on the world news or the internet.