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Today we’re continuing our series on childhood development by talking about stress and it’s influence on developmental progression. We use the word stress so lightly, but it is a physiological event that can affect every part of our bodies, and especially our brains. We are not meant to be in stress all the time. I think we often think about stress as it applies to adults, but forget that children can also experience stress and chronic stress. In this episode I talk about how stress relates to development and physiology, how it triggers our fight or flight response, and what to do if you or your child are caught in a cycle of chronic stress.
In this episode, we cover:
- Beneficial types of stress
- The Moro Reflex
- Effect of stress on oxygen levels and circulation
- The importance of a healthy gut
- The long-term effects of chronic stress on children
- Signs that your child is experiencing chronic stress and has an elevated fight or flight response
- Considerations to make before conceiving a baby
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