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How to Protect Your Child to Defend Against Toxic Stress
Growing up without a warm and supportive environment can have a lasting impact and lead to something called toxic stress. But as a parent, you can break the cycle for your child. By taking extra time to play, making an effort to stay patient, and showing your love often, you set your little one up for a life free from toxic stress.
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Toxic Stress: Break the CycleWhen traumatic things happen to us as kids we can develop something doctors call Toxic Stress. It’s where stress builds up and has physical and mental effects on our body. Even worse, it can make it harder to nurture our own kids, sometimes repeating this cycle of trauma. By recognizing what's going on and taking steps to treat toxic stress, you can break the cycle for yourself and for your kids, so they grow up to be successful, healthy and strong.
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