Stress and tension aren't limited to the workplace. With all the responsibilities and changes that your teen faces on a daily basis, chances are he may be just as worked up as you are. Teens can be extremely secretive, but if you feel like your child is stressed and unable to cope with it, here are things that you can do to help.

These other articles can give you more ideas on how you and your child can cope with stress:

• 15 Healthy Foods That Help Reduce Stress
• New Study: Getting a Hug or Phone Call from Mom Can Reduce Stress
• Home Is Your Haven: 6 Tips for Keeping Your Living Space Stress-Free
• 5 Tips on Raising a Bright Girl Who Doesn’t Buckle under Pressure

(First published in Good Housekeeping Magazine, Parenting section as "Stress-busters for Teens" in June 2004; adapted for use in Female Network)


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