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TOLERABLE STRESS
Stress is a mental, physical, or
biochemical response to a perceived
threat or demand. Stress is a natural
and inevitable part of childhood. But
the type of stress can make a dJGGerence
in the impact on a child’s brain and
body, as well as potential eGGects that
can last a lifetime.
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