Supporting Children Facing Trauma
Supporting children who are facing trauma is a major part of the Head Start Heals campaign. Knowing the signs, symptoms, and supports for children who have experienced trauma fosters healing and resiliency.
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Trauma and Children
Stress can sometimes help us grow, but too much can harm our bodies and minds. For children, too much stress — such as stress caused by traumatic events — can make it hard for them to control what they do and how they feel. Studies like Adverse Childhood Experiences found that this kind of stress can lead to many health problems when they grow up.
Explore these resources to learn more about how trauma affects young children and strategies to reduce its harmful effects.
Talking to Children About Parental Substance Use
This Sesame Street in Communities webinar shares resources and strategies Head Start programs and staff can use to support children and families affected by addiction, in big and small ways.
