Stress and Child Development

Research shows that responsive relationships and rich language experiences in early childhood are crucial for success in school and lifelong health. Investing in early learning is happening globally because we now understand that the foundations of health are built early, even before birth.

Children in supportive environments with consistent routines are more likely to develop healthy biological systems and brain functions. In contrast, children who feel unsafe may develop harmful stress responses that affect their long-term well-being and ability to learn.

For more information: InBrief-Connecting-the-Brain-to-the-Rest-of-the-Body.pdf (harvardcenter.wpenginepowered.com)

Full paper: wp15_health_FINALv2.pdf (harvardcenter.wpenginepowered.com)