Children are thought to be no less prone than adults to dull or throbbing pains of the head.  The Nemours Foundation mentions these common triggers of headaches in children:

*  Getting insufficient sleep, or rapidly changing the patterns of sleep.
*  Missing meals or becoming dehydrated.
*  Taking certain medications.
*  Being under stress.
*  Experiencing hormonal changes.
*  Spending too much time in front of the TV or computer.
*  Receiving a mild head injury or having an infection.
*  Spending a long time riding in the car.
*  Inhaling strong odors.
*  Smoking.
*  Consuming caffeine.