StoryHive 07

  How to Understand That a Child Is Under Stress? Nowadays, children feel as much pressure as adults do. The only difference is that they don’t know how to handle it. But do you know the four sciences that reveal when a child is under stress? Sudden Alterations in Behavior (a bit more formal) Earlier, the child was cheerful. But has he suddenly become very quiet, stopped speaking, or started getting angry over every little thing? These are clear signs of emotional stress. Children often show stress not through words but through behavioral changes. 2. Sleep and Appetite Disruptions The first things affected by stress are sleep and appetite . Either the child sleeps excessively or struggles to sleep at all. Appetite may completely vanish, or, in contrast, cravings may sharply increase. These are the body’s subtle ways of sending stress signals. It is very important for parents to notice these changes early. 3. Psychosomatic Symptoms When there is stress in th...

Grandma's Study Room It was a cold January afternoon. After letting Ranju finish his drawing, Mother glanced out the window. The rain had started again, and a chill crept into the room. Shivering slightly, she closed the window and gently wrapped a blanket around Ranju's shoulders. “You sit and study now,” she said softly. “I’ll go check if Somu has revised his history lessons.” In their house, there was a special rule: the siblings couldn't study in the same room. Otherwise, it would lead to endless fights. So Ranju stayed on his bed in the bedroom, while Somu spread out his books on the dining table. Just as Somu was about to respond to Mother’s question, the doorbell rang. “Maybe Papa’s home?” Somu wondered. Mother opened the door, and Father stepped in. He looked serious. “There’s some bad news,” he said, brushing water from his shoulders. “Father called from Balasore today. Brother has cancer. We need to take him to Mumbai for treatment.” Mother paused, confused. “You ...