Childhood Stress Influences Adult Health
 

(Psych Central News) New research discovers stressful events during childhood play a major role in the later development of significant health conditions. German researchers found dramatic life events such as the death of a family member, serious illnesses of a family member or the separation of parents, are suspected of increasing the risk of allergies for [...]

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I have always wondered about this connection. Maybe it isn't so much about the events actually happening but how they are dealt with by everyone. If the parents know how to cope with life changes they will teach the child how to cope also. Coping is mostly about not "stuffing" your feelings about events but dealing with the emotions that result.