This training will offer insight into the common sources of stress for children. Participants will learn
about the signs to look for to detect stress in children. Participants will then learn about the stress
management techniques that benefit children under stress. This training will describe the hazards of
unmanaged stress in children.

Objectives:
• Participants will have a working understanding of the different types of stress that can effect
children.
• Participants will be able to identify Sources of Stress for children.
• Participants will be able to identify signs of stress in children.
• Participants will have a working understanding of the harmful effects of stress on children.
• Participants will learn stress management techniques to assist children in managing their
stress.

Presented by: Caitlin Riggs, WKU FCCN Family Child Care Specialist
Audience: All Staff, FCCN Providers
Age Groups: Infant Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Family Child Care
CORE Content: Child Growth and Development
CDA Subject Area: Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development
Training Level: 1
ECE TRIS Credit Hours (Providers located in Kentucky): 1