Like a car revving its engine for days or weeks, excessive activation of the “fight or flight” response leads to long-lasting wear and tear on a child’s developing body. But it is possible to protect kids from the negative effects of trauma or ongoing stress.
The hours of the night stretched and warped, blurring into an endless loop of trying to soothe my child, all while battling the drowsiness threatening to pull me under.
President Biden's push to address the childcare cliff would provide much-needed relief to childcare providers and families, which is why Congress needs to act now.
