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It is normal and quite common for children to feel anxious in response to life stressors.  Anxiety in children can stem from external events or situations (problems with peers, changes in the family, too many activities, or moving to a new home) or internal feelings and pressures (wanting to do well in school, feeling different from peers, a fear of making mistakes).  Because children may not always recognize or clearly articulate that something is bothering them, it is important for parents to recognize the warning signs of stress and anxiety.

Are you a child welfare worker who is doing more work with fewer resources and compensation? Are you seeing more clients who have greater needs, and is your work place less flexible? Do you often feel driven and preoccupied with work related issues that sometimes keep you up at night?. Do you feel so much pressure that you can’t catch your breath or keep up with all the demands? If you have answered “yes” to these questions, you may be suffering from stress and burnout.