Childhood Trauma – H&S Education & Parenting
Childhood Trauma- What Every Parent Needs To Know!
It’s so common to hear parents saying ‘but this happened to him/her when he/she was so young! So don’t worry he/she won’t even remember!’ This is completely UNTRUE! The truth is yes children may be resilient but they have feelings too! Hence, childhood trauma shouldn’t be dismissed as it’s no big deal, because in fact, it is a big deal as it can have lasting negative impact(s) on your child! This then begs the question ‘what is childhood trauma?’ Keep reading if you want to learn more about this topic!
Effects Of Childhood Trauma:
As mentioned above, childhood trauma can have lasting negative effects on the child’s mental as well as physical health. Some of the psychological effects include unsocial behaviours, PTSD or posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, attachment issues, substance abuse, ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sleep disorders etc. Children whose mothers have experienced traumatic/stressful events during pregnancy can also have a negative impact on the child with increased risk of mental and neurodevelopmental disorders. Children who experience this may also be at an increased risk for developing asthma, coronary heart diseases, diabetes, stroke.
Signs & Symptoms Of A Child Suffering From Trauma:
It’s important to understand that children react differently to trauma so when trying to understand if a child is suffering from trauma look for the following signs & symptoms: