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Podcast: Inclusion Matters
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The Impact of Stress on Young Children Part 1

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The Impact of Stress on Young Children Part 1

Join host Priscilla Weigel as she talks with guest Dr. Molly Harney about the impact of stress on young children.  In part one of this two-part conversation they discuss the three types of stress and some of the signs we may notice when children are in distress due to toxic levels of stress in their lives. 

(Length: 19:44)
Topics:
Child development, Children’s mental health

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Play--Helping Children Who Seem Anxious or Distracted: Part Three

Play--Helping Children Who Seem Anxious or Distracted: Part Three

Do you have children in your program who are reluctant to join others in play, or perhaps aren’t invited to join in because they seem too aloof? All children need one another to learn social competencies and to graduate to more complex social skills. So what can be done? We will discuss some scenarios for why a child might have these play issues and some strategies for easing anxiety and helping children connect with one another.

(Length: 12:19)
Topics:
Autism, Challenging behavior, Special needs