No, not British scientists. Quite serious Norwegian, who have not yet managed to wet their reputation with various dubious studies. They found that children who spend too much time in kindergarten suffer from severe stress, the consequences of which remain for life. Compared with the "home" kiddies their stress level is higher by as much as a third. You ask, "too much" is how much? Answer - eight hours or more. That is, if you are one of those whom parents took last, you should know: you have been stressed since childhood. Scientists from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found out this by measuring the level of the stress hormone cortisol in children. A total of 112 children under the age of one to one and a half months passed through the study. So there are no doubts. Stress of toddlers really does exist.A photo: GettyImages- Children suffer from the fact that there is no mom or dad next to them, - explains Professor Mary Britt Dagley, head of the study. - Babies still can not really explain what causes them discomfort. Therefore, even the best nanny can not help them. Hence the stress. In the wake of this stress, children even provoke conflicts with other kids. And again about the consequences. Yes, they can remain for life. The fact is that elevated doses of cortisol at such a young age affect the development of the child's brain. The kid will be more shy than his "home" peer. And it will be worse to control oneself. That's where the roots grow from children's, teenage, and then adult hysteria. However, everything is fixable. As soon as the kid returns home, the level of cortisol in his body falls. And parents can minimize the consequences of the resulting stress. How? Very simple. Remember, the Beatles: "All we need is love"? And you can not argue with them.Photo:GettyImages— Have dinner together, sit with your child, read him a book – you need to make up for the lack of attention he faces in kindergarten, – say the researchers. In general, emotional contact. The child should feel your warmth. Including literally – hugs are welcome. Well, one more thing. Try to pick up your child on time. We understand, it is difficult. But it is even harder for the baby – to remain in an empty group, waiting for someone to finally come for him.

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