A parent's frame of mind shapes a child's mind set, which in turn shapes that child's brain. If a parent is stressed and anxious, it's quite likely their child will be stressed and anxious as well. Unhealthy amounts of stress hormones will course through their developing brain, and that can mean learning and behavioral problems. The area that is most vulnerable to stress is the prefrontal cortex or higher brain. This region generates everything we think of as human intelligence, and provides the top-down regulation for emotions, desires, and impulse control. Stress hormones cause synaptic connections in the prefrontal cortex to atrophy. This means that a child's brain will struggle with learning and be prone to aggression or escape behaviors. Additionally, stress hormones dampen the immune system, sometimes leading to frequent colds and flu.
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