From family instability and poverty to maltreatment to rapid social and technological changes, children endure more stressors than ever before. A young child's brain is uniquely sensitive to the effects of stress and trauma, which can have detrimental long-term development impact:
Difficulty learning Problems with regulating behaviors Difficulty with solving problems Struggles in recognizing and dealing with emotions Difficulty managing social interactions Long-term physical and mental health consequences

Helping Them Heal: How Teachers Can Support Young Children Who Experience Stress and Trauma can help. You will find answers, ideas, and specific classroom strategies to move children in positive directions. You will learn ways to help children build resilience, self-regulation, and self-competence. Helping Them Heal: How Teachers Can Support Young Children Who Experience Stress and Trauma is a sensitive, supportive, and practical guide for early childhood professionals working with young children who are burdened by stress and trauma.