Helping a Young Child Cope After a Stressful or Traumatic Event

From separation anxiety on the first day of school to serious injuries or accidents, young children experience stress and trauma just like everyone else. What can parents do to comfort a child without spoiling or overprotecting them? Dr. Katherine Rosenblum, director of the infant and early childhood clinic at the University of Michigan, explains what steps you can take as a parent to support your child in times of emotional need.