There are several factors that can impact your child’s mental, physical, and social health. A range of things including racism, poverty, and childhood toxic stress can impact your child’s development and functioning.  

Resources

Websites

Talking to Children About Racial Bias

Strategies for parents to address racial bias at different age groups.

Multimedia

What We Can Do About Toxic Stress

Video for parenting to learn about and manage stress that can impact children. 

This resource was made possible through the generous support of AAP donors to the Friends of Children Fund.

Last Updated

01/21/2026

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics