Toxic stress is a child’s bodily response to serious and lasting stress without proper support. This can have long-lasting effects on both the body and brain. Stress is a typical part of life and can ...

According to First 5 California, 1 in 3 kids are at risk for toxic stress in the state. This stress can do more harm than just overwhelm a child, but there are things parents can do to prevent this ...

Toxic stress can occur when a child experiences severe and prolonged stress without enough support. This can lead to long-term health effects and can negatively affect their development. Stress is the ...

Everyone experiences stress in their daily lives. Children and families of color can experience even higher levels due to preexisting factors like poor social determinants of health and ...

How are children affected by the violence, loss, and chaos of war? A helpful way to understand the impact of war on children is through the lens of something called toxic stress. Toxic stress refers ...