01/14/2026
Kids don’t outgrow stress — they express it.
They don’t outgrow the stress response itself.
They simply start to show it in different ways as they grow.
In younger kids, stress may look like:
• meltdowns
• trouble sleeping
• stomach aches
• frequent illness
As they get older, it often shows up as:
• anxiety or emotional shutdown
• difficulty focusing
• irritability
• headaches or tension
• fatigue
These aren’t phases to ignore — they’re signals from a nervous system working overtime.
When we support a child’s nervous system early, we help them build regulation, resilience, and healthier stress responses for life.
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