The first few years of a child’s life are critical to providing a foundation for lifelong literacy. Education begins long before a stepping foot in a classroom. The brain develops more in the first 3-5 years than any other time, with more than 1 million neuron connections being made per…

The term ACE stands for “adverse childhood experiences.” It indicates an event that could be potentially traumatic. The term was first introduced during a study conducted at Kaiser Permanente from 1995-1997, involving over 17,000 participants, that recognized and documented how childhood abuse, neglect, and exposure to adversities in the home…

Recognizing traumatic stress early is critical in decreasing the long-term adverse effects it may have. Trauma is an emotional response resulting from exposure to a single or recurring emotionally, physically, or physiologically threatening situation with lasting detrimental effects on the person’s functioning. However, it’s important to understand the difference between…