ACES: Adverse Childhood Experiences
Tramatic events in childhood can shape long-term health and well being.
These experiences are known as A.C.E.S.
Encourage
Positive Fun
Activities
Be a Stable
Caring Buffer
Keep
Communication
Open
Set Clear, Calm
Boundaries
Share Your Own
Mistakes & Growth
Create
Predictable
Routines
Use a Trauma-
Informed
Approach
Let Kids Learn, Try
& Problem-Solve
Help Kids Name
& Understand
Their Feelings
Celebrate Progress
& Build Hope
Build Healthy
Relationships &
Support Systems
Model Healthy
Coping & Self-Care
LOW COST IDEAS
Infants & Toddlers
( 0-3 years)
Preschoolers
(3-5 years)