THE AGE OF STRESS HELPING YOUR CHILD OVERCOME ANXIETY
It’s hard to imagine kids as anything but carefree, happy, and eager to explore the world around them. However, children experience stress just like adults do, which can severely impact their typically cheerful dispositions. Since April is National Stress Awareness Month, now is an opportune time to familiarize yourself with tools and information that can help you alleviate your child’s stress. WHAT ARE THEIR STRESSORS? Any number of everyday factors can lead to stress, and stress can plague anyone who feels overwhelmed. Toddlers and young children going to day care or school for the first time may experience separation anxiety due to being apart from their parents. Older kids and teenagers may feel mounting social and academic pressure. Even something as simple as overhearing loved ones arguing or seeing a sad news report can add to a child’s stress levels. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD IS STRESSED? When a kid is stressed, they will exhibit odd behavior and even undergo physical changes. Depending on your child’s age,
watch for mood swings, changes in sleep patterns, headaches, trouble focusing, or withdrawal from the people around them. According to KidsHealth.org, younger children may also pick up habits like twirling their hair or sucking their thumb, while older kids may start to bully others, lie, or rebel. CAN I HELP REDUCE THEIR STRESS?
According to KidsHealth.org, good nutrition, proper rest, and healthy attention are great ways to help kids manage their stress. Set time aside each day to talk and spend time with your children; talking about worries will reduce or relieve anxieties. If you know about an upcoming stressful situation, like a school exam or a health checkup, prepare your child by studying with them or talking to them about what to expect.
Don’t stop here. For more tools and information regarding stress reduction in children, visit KidsHealth.org or contact your doctor.
WHAT ASPIRING STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW LESSONS FOR DRUMMERS!
TOOLS OF THE TRADE In addition to learning from professionally trained drummers, students will have access to a mix of percussion tools to help them learn stick patterns, grips, drum patterns, and more! These tools include a range of practice pads and, of course, a full-blown Yamaha drum kit designed for student use. This allows students to get the full experience of working a kick drum, playing high- hat licks, and crashing cymbals — without waking the neighbors. We’re looking forward to welcoming aspiring young drummers to our school and helping give them tools they need to master this incredibly fun, demanding area of music. Of course, lessons from MnSOM are only half the picture. Read on to learn how your student can safely (and quietly) practice their drum skills at home!
As Eric announced on this month’s cover, we’re rolling out a drum program here at MnSOM! We’re excited to welcome students who have an interest in percussion to our school and give them the perfect soundproof space to get the most out of the experience. Here are the details on this exciting new lesson plan. DAYS OF THE WEEK Due to the percussive nature of drums and not wanting to interrupt other students, we’re opening up MnSOM on the weekend exclusively for our drum students. Hours will be the same as they are during the week, and we’ll continue to have a front desk attendant on hand. Give us a call at 763-432-9713 or come speak to us to schedule your first lesson!
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