Is Your Child Showing Signs of Stress?

Children experience stress too but they don’t always express it the way adults do. This quiz will help you notice subtle signs of emotional strain in your child and offer tips on how to support them. Answer each question based on your child’s recent behavior (within the last few weeks). At the end, you’ll receive a helpful result and suggestions.

1. Has your child’s sleep pattern changed recently?

2. How does your child act before school or social activities?

3. Have you noticed changes in your child’s eating habits?

4. Does your child complain of unexplained physical symptoms (e.g., headaches, tummy aches)?

5. How does your child respond to small frustrations?

6. Have you noticed your child avoiding certain places, people, or activities?

7. How’s your child’s focus during homework or schoolwork?

8. Has your child been expressing negative self-talk (e.g., “I’m stupid” or “No one likes me”)?

9. How are they interacting with others (siblings, friends, family)?

10. Does your child seem less interested in play or activities they used to enjoy?