This video explains the concept of normal (temporary) vs. toxic stress and describes how toxic stress affects child development. It posits the role of responsive and warm adults as that of a buffer protecting the child from the effects of prolonged or toxic stress.Read More →
This video describes different types of stress – positive, tolerable, toxic. With the right kind of support from caregivers, children can cope with positive or tolerable stress without any adverse effect on their health and development. But if children lack caregivers to assist them in times of stress or if children are exposed to toxic stress (the stressors are severe, recurring, and chronic), hormone levels will stay high, brain development will be disrupted and children’s health and development will be negatively impacted. Read More →
Cette vidéo décrit les différents types de stress – positif, tolérable, toxique. Avec le soutien adéquat des personnes qui s’occupent d’eux, les enfants peuvent faire face à un stress positif ou tolérable sans que leur santé et leur développement n’en pâtissent.Read More →
This video explains and illustrates three ways in which play is important for children’s development. Play supports relationships with caregivers; builds children’s life skills; and fosters children’s resilience in response to hardship.Read More →
The experiences we have in our earliest years can affect our health over our lifetime. This video describes what children need to build a good foundation (like the foundation for a house). It also explains toxic stress and the negative impact toxic stress has on health and development. Read More →
Les expériences que nous vivons dans nos premières années peuvent affecter notre santé tout au long de notre vie. Cette vidéo décrit ce dont les enfants ont besoin pour construire de bonnes fondations (comme les fondations d’une maison). Elle explique également le stress toxique et son impact négatif sur la santé et le développement.Read More →
The Beginning of Life (O Começo da Vida) emotionally brings to life the science behind the importance of loving relationships in a child’s early years. Interviews with experts are interspersed with footage of parents and children from nine countries across four continents. Read More →
