Have you ever felt sick to your stomach during a test? Have you ever been so worried about something that you ended up with a terrible headache?If so, then you know what it's like to feel stress. You've probably heard people say, "Wow, I'm really stressed out.” _______ But children have lots of things going on in their lives that can cause stress, too.
What is stress?
Stress is what you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable about something. This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, frustrated, scared, or afraid --- which can give you a stomachache or a headache.
What causes stress?
Plenty of things can cause stress in a child's life.______Good or normal stress might show up when you're called on in class or when you have to give a report. Have you ever gotten butterflies in your stomach or sweaty hands? Those can be signs of good stress. _____ For example, you may do a better job on your book report if the anxiety inspires you to prepare well before you get up and read it to the class.
But bad stress can happen if the stressful feelings keep going over time. You may not feel well if your parents are fighting, if a family member is sick, if you're having problems at school, or if you're going through anything else that makes you upset every day. ______
Once you recognize that you're feeling stressed, there are several things you can do. You can try talking about what's bothering you with an adult you trust, like a parent or teacher. ______ An adult may have ideas about how to solve whatever is worrying you or making you uncomfortable.

A．This kind of stress can help you to get things done.

B．Maybe you hear adults say those kinds of things all the time.

C．Bring up what's been on your mind and how it makes you feel.

D．Everyone experiences stress at times --- adults, teens, and even kids.

E. There are ways to reduce stress and manage the stress that's unavoidable.
F. That kind of stress isn't going to help you, and it can actually make you sick.
G. The trick is to remember that some types of stress are good and others are bad.