Both children and adults experience stress. Stress is the physical or mental response to an external cause, such as being yelled at by a frustrated sibling or starting at a new school. Feelings of stress are natural mechanisms for human survival. These feelings are your body’s way of warning you when there is risk and bringing your attention to problems that need to be addressed. 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 support your child in learning to identify and manage their stress- a skill they will use for years to come.