How Toxic Stress Affects Us, and What We Can Do About It

Toxic stress doesn’t just affect our own health and well-being. It can also prevent us from being the best parents and caregivers we can be. Toxic stress can overload our ability to provide the supportive relationships that children need to thrive—affecting the development of children in ways that last a lifetime. In this video, learn what toxic stress is, how it impacts child development, and how you can take practical steps to feel better and build resilience for yourself and your children. Learn more about toxic stress—and how to address it—in this guide from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/k... #ToxicStress #ChildDevelopment #Resilience