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here with quick tip, emma seppala. author of "the happiness track." isn't a little bit of stress healthy for kids. >> a little is just fine, chronic stress is going to damage their productivity. chronic stress decreases your attention and memory and makes kids more fatigue and leads to >> what is the smart play for parents in this situation? should we encourage some stress or tell kids to ease up? >> well, you should definitely encourage your kids to follow their aspirations and dreams but teach them that grades are not the sole predictor of success. >> i got a lot of ds in high school so happy to hear that. how can we teach our kids to be more resilient in the face of stress which really is inevitable. >> that's a great question because parents don't always teach their kids how to deal with stress. activities together. go to yoga class, learn meditation and take walks in nature, go for hikes. the second thing you can do is to take care of your own stress. by modeling a balanced lifestyle and by creating a calming atmosphere in your home you're teachi