Stress..

I came across this article from http://www.babycenter.com from my weekly newsletter subscription and found it interesting as stress can occur to small kids (preschooler) too.
So I better check any of these signs on my two preschoolers (Isaac and Cynthia)..

Most of us thought only the adults and teenagers have stress problems, but as parents we also need to ensure our young ones are physically and emotionally 'OK' .

'Most of the time, your preschooler is probably a happy kid. But did you know that very young children can get stressed out, too? Common stressors for preschoolers include having too many planned activities, the lack of a stable routine, feeling sick, a move, a separation from a beloved caregiver, or the arrival of a new sibling. Some signs a child is feeling pushed or stressed:

• She suddenly seems withdrawn and disinterested in things.
• There's a change in her personality, especially from sunny to sullen or angry.
• She resists when it's time to go play.
• She insists she wants to "go home" when you've just arrived at a new place.
• Her toilet-training progress seems to regress (daytime accidents after several weeks or months without any, for example).

Give your child extra TLC during stressful times. Reassess what's going on in her life and see if you can put more security and stability back into it. For example, if you think the problem might be too much activity (and all the related rushing and nagging), scale back your plans.'