Stress: The Hidden Factor in Many Headaches

In children as well as adults, stress can bring on or intensify many types of headaches. These include the two most common childhood headaches, migraines and tension headaches. The following stress reduction techniques can help your child prevent or relieve stress, and may lessen your child’s headaches:

• Exercise regularly.
• Avoid skipping meals.
• Get enough sleep.
• Avoid overdoing extra-curricular activities.
• Take breathing or stretching breaks throughout the day.