Children and Stress - Part 1

Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

Dr. James Dobson

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 23 August 2023

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Remember when you were a child and life was carefree? Sadly, today’s fast-paced and confusing culture has caused many children to experience inordinate amounts of stress. In this day and age, the world can heap so much anxiety and tension on a child that it can feel overwhelming. Learn about your son or daughter’s vulnerability to likely stress factors, from social media, to peer pressure, and even from their own parents. On this classic Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson talks about childhood stress with renowned author and psychologist, the late Dr. Arch Hart. They examine the pressure on our kids and identify the various physical, emotional, and mental indicators of anxiety. Discover how setting up certain boundaries for your child can greatly decrease everyday stressors for him or her, as well as for yourself.

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0:00.0	Welcome everyone to Family Talk.
0:02.0	It's a ministry of the James Dobson Family Institute
0:05.2	supported by listeners just like you.
0:08.2	I'm Dr. James Dobson, and I'm thrilled that you've joined us.
0:20.0	It's no secret that stress is a part of life for adults.
0:23.5	Everyone knows it, especially when it comes to dealing with finances
0:26.8	or work or relationships, or even good things
0:29.5	like the family.
0:30.8	But you know our kids also deal with their own stress and anxiety
0:34.4	from the pressures of life as well.
0:36.5	It is a sad reality that more and more children
0:39.4	must manage ever-increasing demands in today's world.
0:43.0	And many kids are even battling depression,
0:45.3	even suicidal thoughts, and they may have friends
0:48.0	who are struggling with these challenges as well.
0:50.7	Research now shows that stress has damaging effects
0:53.9	on a developing child's mental, physical,
0:56.7	and emotional health.
0:58.4	As parents and grandparents, we must safeguard
1:01.1	the well-being of our kids and grandkids
1:03.4	and limit the amount of stress in their lives.
1:06.7	Welcome to Family Talk.
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