Experiencing stress is common for children and adults. Stress is the physical or mental response to an external cause, such as being yelled at by a frustrated sibling or finding a school assignment challenging. These feelings of stress are natural mechanisms for human survival. They are the body’s way of warning you when there is danger and alerting you to problems. A stressor can be one-time or ongoing.  Anxiety is the body’s reaction to stress and can occur even if there is no current threat. If anxiety persists, it can begin to interfere with everyday life and impact your child’s health.  As a parent or those in a parenting role, you can help your child identify and learn to manage their stress -- a skill they will use throughout life.