Offers gentle reminders for well-being practices in times of stress. This fact sheet includes information on welcoming the body's stress response, completing the stress cycle, connection & relationship, emotion skills & practices, and mindfulness & attention.
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Highlights the differences between stress and trauma by explaining their unique causes, effects, and timelines, helping caregivers, educators, and providers respond with the appropriate support.
Discusses the differences between acute, chronic, and complex trauma and how each trauma type uniquely affects children. Emphasizes the importance of recognizing their overlap to provide effective trauma-informed care.
Explains how children of different ages may react to traumatic events and offers simple strategies for parents, caregivers, and communities to provide support and promote healing.
Explains how everyday sights, sounds, and experiences can unexpectedly trigger memories or emotions tied to trauma or loss. Helps caregivers understand these reminders and recognize how they may show up differently for each child.
Introduces trauma-informed care and explains how recognizing the impact of trauma helps create safe, supportive environments for children, families, and providers.
Helps families understand what trauma-informed care looks like in practice and supports caregivers in preparing for conversations that center safety, collaboration, and their child’s strengths.
Date: October 13, 2025
Authors: Brian C. Miller, Kalila Papanikolas
Time: 6 minute read
Date: January 15, 2026
Author: Sameena Siddiqui
Time: 3 minute read
Date: February 13, 2026
Author: Isaiah B. Pickens
Time: 10 minute read