Stress and anxiety cause increased levels of cortisol in the brain. This is a normal coping mechanism to help deal with stress. However, it is now recognized that prolonged, high levels of cortisol in children are detrimental to their brain development. In other words, stress and anxiety not only affect children when they are exposed to them, but they have lasting effects on the children as they grow.
There have also been dramatic increases in childhood conditions, such as attention deficit disorders, food allergies, and asthma. Additionally, society is grappling with record teenage depression, suicide, and alcohol and drug problems.
If you are concerned about any of these issues, TheBestForMyChild will help you learn how to parent in a calmer and more nurturing way.
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