Tip - What Causes Children Stress: Understanding Children’s Developmental Stages and Common Stressors

Family Support Navigator and Preemie Mother Laura Romero describes how children typically process stress based on their age and developmental stage. While the way siblings respond to the birth of a new baby or to their hospitalization depends on many things – like their developmental level, temperament, family dynamics and support systems – knowing what to expect and what is normal can help you prepare to address their needs.
Tags: sibling fears, stressors, sibling stressors, developmental levels