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Hearts Under Pressure: Helping Kids Survive Valentine’s Day Social Stress
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Hearts Under Pressure: Helping Kids Survive Valentine’s Day Social Stress

Valentine’s Day can amplify social pressure for children, turning friendship into a visible measure of belonging. While the holiday looks playful to adults, many kids experience anxiety, comparison, and fear of exclusion. This article explains why Valentine’s Day can feel emotionally loaded, how stress shows up behaviorally, and how parents can respond in ways that build resilience, emotional literacy, and confidence in their child’s social world.

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