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ACEs, Toxic Stress & Resilience – Caregiver Handouts (English)

Share important information about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and resilience-building interventions to improve physical, emotional, and mental health for families. Theses 10 handouts offer easy to understand definitions and explanations of why ACEs are a problem and how to help protect children from toxic stress.

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Handouts for parents about Understanding ACEs, toxic stress, resilience & Parenting with ACEs

Updated November, 11, 2021

Please see the main post for these parent handouts in the ACEs Connection Resources Center.

These two flyers can be downloaded, distributed, and used freely.

Parenting to Prevent and Heal ACEs

This handout is based on the work of Donna Jackson Nakazawa , who worked with us and generously allowed us to paraphrase content from her book, Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology & How You Can Heal . Donna's book specifically addresses those of us parenting with ACEs (which she also does brilliantly in the powerful documentary, Wrestling Ghosts , which is about parenting and healing from ACEs).

This handout can be downloaded, distributed, and used freely. It is available in the following languages:

Family Hui, a Program of Lead for Tomorrow , provided generous support towards the creation and translation of this flyer.

Understanding ACEs

This is an updated version of the popular hand-out created and shared by the Community & Family Services Division at the Spokane (WA) Regional Health District. The original version has been downloaded thousands and thousands of times and has been used by both individuals and organizations.

The updated flyer can be downloaded, distributed, and used freely. It is available in the following languages:

Family Hui, a Program of Lead for Tomorrow , provided generous support towards the creation and translation of this flyer. This resource was reviewed by the California Collaborative ACEs Learning and Quality Improvement Collaborative (CALQIC) Patient Community Advisory Board. CALQIC also supported translation of the document.

PAST Post: Thanks to the Community & Family Services Division at the Spokane (WA) Regional Health District for putting together this handout for parents.

I found out about it when while doing a story about the trauma- informed elementary schools in Spokane, WA . Public health nurse Melissa Charbonneau mentioned that she'd been giving this to parents while working in neighborhoods near Whitman Elementary School in Spokane.

We've updated it. Feel free to download and distribute.

Our hope is that these can be shared with parents, teachers, survivors, medical professionals, and others.

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Tina Faber posted: Well, I thought I got this image from this handout but at second glance, maybe I didn't.  Anyone know where this image originally came from? 

Might these have come from the Harvard Center on the Developing Child-which has published a 'position paper' on "Toxic Stress" ? ? ?

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Brianne Twombly posted: Does anyone know if the understanding ACEs handout has been translated into Arabic or if there is a similar handout available in Arabic?  Thanks.

The World Health Organization's 'WHO ACE International Questionnaire' was available in 'over 100 languages' on the WHO website. WHO did have a ' User's guide-book' to accompany it. I can't specifically say about the 'Understanding ACEs' handout.

Hi Brianne - we have these posted in Spanish and Dari  but not Arabic.

We'd love to have these translated into Arabic if anyone has resources to do so!

Does anyone know if the understanding ACEs handout has been translated into Arabic or if there is a similar handout available in Arabic?  Thanks.

Hi, Sigrid: Feel free to translate the posters, and then will you send us a copy so that we can included it in our Resources Center?

You can send it to Morgan Vien, the center administrator — [email protected] .

Thanks for doing this!

In my work as a psychologist I ask every client about their aces Now I would like to ask if I can translate the material/posters for parents that are promoted on the web page in Icelandic? 

my e mail is [email protected]  

Hmm, not sure why the Spanish one isnt included here but I attach it here (and have updated the blog post above to include it.

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How do we get Spanish versions of these documents?  I found one a while ago but I lost it.

HI Tina. You can download, edit and use them as you wish but just please give credit to those that created them (the info at the end: "Thanks to the people in the Community & Family Services Division at the Spokane (WA) Regional Health District for developing this handout for parents in Washington State, and sharing it with others around the world".

Well, I thought I got this image from this handout but at second glance, maybe I didn't.  Anyone know where this image originally came from? 

Hello, are these copyrighted or can they be edited/image used in another handout?  

I  just downloaded these...  Thanks for a great resource tool!

Linda: Thanks for letting me know about the participant in your workshop....this information is so useful!...for all of us!

Amen, Brenda. There are some family practice physicians who have integrated asking about ACEs into their practice, but they're few and far between! Still, there's a buzz starting about integrating ACEs science, and it's gaining a foothold in the pediatric community.

When I have spoken to my doctor(s) concerning ACEs, I get little response.  I have made the connection between my own childhood experiences and ACE score and the medical issues I deal with, but my doctors do not seem to be on board with this (perhaps since it isn't covered in medical school?).  They seem to listen, but are unwilling to give it weight or merit because it doesn't relate to their "numbers learning" in terms of this test result number means this diagnosis.  I'd like to lead them away from their numbers learning, but they don't seem comfortable with that.  And until medical experts start emphasizing, and the hard sciences get on board with these concepts completely, we won't made headway.  Thank goodness for those medical experts (thank you) who do!  It's an uphill battle in the Washington DC area -- especially Montgomery County, Maryland where I live.

I'm about four weeks away from finishing my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins.  It would be a grand goal to be able to gain the listening ears of some medical professionals here.

I share Christine's observation that a portion of the people I'm trying to reach "tune out" when first hearing the words adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and traumatic stress.  That's why I like that Resilience is the flip side of these handouts.  When educating staff, childcare providers, and others I start the conversation with ACEs.  When educating the general public, I start the conversation with promoting resilience, and back into ACEs once I'm sure I've got their attention.  Thank you for the additional resource!

Jane, I forgot to tell  you that one participant came up to me after the workshop and reported that after hearing the presentation and looking at the handout you graciously allowed me to print as a handout that she was high on the ACEs scale. She said many things happened in her childhood that were on the list. She was so grateful for all of the information. 

Thanks, Linda. I'm so glad this is useful -- and the folks in Spokane are, too!

Thanks again Jane for providing this valuable piece for us. Just did a "The Trauma-Informed Church"  workshop in California. Passed out this piece and people loved it. Tied everything together. 

Linda Ranson Jacobs

Hi, Tina -- Toxic stress is explained in the text. Do you think it needs to be in the headline, too?

I truly believe these handouts should be edited to say "Toxic Stress."   Stress is necessary Toxic Stress is dangerous. 

Thank you Jane for suggesting this wonderfully engaging and accessible resource. 

Hi Nicky: You make a good point. We'll get started on the changes.

Cheers, Jane

Thanks these are great!

It's a great handout for promoting ACEs awareness. I have been using these two hand outs with the ACE survey and Resilience survey for 3 months now. In most cases I witness the pages tucked away with a guarded interest. 

I went to a printing company and had 250 printed up.

Here's a link to the handout in Spanish.

Not yet, but we're working on it. 

These are great. Any that are in Spanish?

Hi, Nicky: Try again with Firefox...it's working for us and others. If you have a slow connection, it might take a while to download. 

I didn't have any difficulty downloading these - I use Chrome, but Jane says that Foxfire works as well.  They are .pdf files.  I am not the most technically astute person to help anyone, honestly!!!!

These are great!  I've shared them with our 5 Supercommunities around the country!  Thank you 

I love them but cannot download them  I get an error message on google and the document is not complete when I try to use Firefox.  Any help greatly appreciated.

These resources are incredible! Extremely accessible for parents but also for professionals who do not have very much time to review materials about ACEs, toxic stress and resilience.  We will be distributing them in Philadelphia!

Jane thank you for sharing this resource. I can't wait to share this with our early learning linkages group this week as well as our early learning coalition

These Materials are wonderful and very user friendly.  thanks!  Ava

If you open the PDFs in Firefox, you can download them. 

Great materials and very timely for us in Maine.  Am meeting with parent reps this coming week!!!!  Thanks!

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For many families, potentially traumatic events can affect a child's health and behavior. Events like these are referred to as ACEs―Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)―and they are more common than you may think. Fortunately, we also know that safe, stable, nurturing relationships with caring adults can buffer children from some of this harm and prevent ACEs from happening in the first place.

Positive childhood experiences can create the safe, stable and nurturing environment children and adolescents need to thrive. This doesn’t have to be done by just a parent or caregiver, other adults can provide these experiences as well which is why we are encouraging parents and caregivers to #findyour3 for their children and adolescents: 3 people or 3 community resources that can provide support to children and adolescents. 

Use these sample messages with the graphics and resources below to share information on social media and in other networks to prevent ACEs by helping parents create positive childhood experiences.

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What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

Wendy Wisner is a health and parenting writer, lactation consultant (IBCLC), and mom to two awesome sons.

Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified pediatric psychologist, parent coach, author, speaker, and owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology, PLLC.

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Childhood is a vulnerable time, and what happens to us then has long deep impacts. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) describe traumatic experiences that can have lasting effects into adulthood. The more ACEs someone experiences, the more challenging they may be to overcome.

Let’s take a look at what adverse childhood experiences are, what impacts they may have, how to prevent them—and most importantly, how you can cope if you are someone who endured traumatic experiences in childhood.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic experiences that children experience before the age of 18 that can have lasting impacts on their mental health, physical health, and general well-being.

Many kinds of traumas in childhood can be ACEs. Some examples of ACEs include:

• Experiencing physical or emotional abuse
• Abandonment or neglect
• Losing a family member to suicide
• Growing up in a household with substance abuse or alcoholism
• Having a mentally ill parent
• Having an incarcerated parent
• Being a child of divorce or parental separation

Between 1995 to 1997, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in conjunction with Kaiser Permanente, began the first study of ACEs with the goal of coming up with a framework for this concept.

In the study, roughly 17,000 people were interviewed about various traumatic experiences they experienced in childhood, including abuse, violence, neglect, and abandonment.

An estimated 66% of responders revealed that they’d experienced at least one ACE; 20% had experienced three ACEs. The researchers noted connections between experiencing ACEs and detriments to one’s physical health years later, including heart disease and cancer.

Risk Factors For Adverse Childhood Experiences

ACEs don’t happen randomly. A child’s economic status, family history, and the kind of community they grow up in all come into play.

Here are some of the factors that may make a child more likely to experience an ACE:

• Coming from a low income family
• Coming from a family with a low level of education
• Growing up with high levels of family stress
• Growing up with high levels of economic stress
• Growing in a family that is not close knit and doesn’t speak openly about feelings
• Having parents who used spanking or corporal punishment
• Having parents who themselves had been abused or neglected
• Living in a community with high rates of violence
• Living in an economically disadvantaged community
• Living in a community with high levels of substance abuse
• Living in a community with few resources for youth

How Common Are ACEs?

Unfortunately, ACEs are not rare. According to the CDC, about 61% of adults experienced an ACE, and 1 in 6 adults have experienced four or more different ACEs.

It’s important to note that there are racial disparities when it comes to ACEs, with children of color experiencing more ACEs than White children. As per the National Conference of State Legislatures, about 61% of Black children have experienced an ACE and about 51% of Hispanic children have.

On the other hand, 40% of white children had experienced an ACE, and 23% of Asian children had.

What Impacts Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Have?

All children live through difficult experiences at times, but with the right tools, they can learn from their experiences and become stronger. ACEs are traumas that are more difficult to overcome and that can leave lasting scars on a child, especially if the child is not supported through.

ACEs can cause what is called “toxic stress,” which is where the stress that floods the body is so intense that it can cause changes to one’s metabolism, immune system, cardiovascular system, as well as brain and nervous system. There is a cumulative effect when it comes to toxic stress, and the more ACEs a child experiences, the greater impact it can have on their mental and physical health.

Children who experience ACEs and toxic stress may:

• Have difficulty forming close relationships with others
• Have trouble keeping a job
• Have difficulty with finances
• Experience depression
• Be more likely to be involved in violence
• Experience early, unwanted pregnancies
• Be more likely to be incarcerated
• Experience higher levels of unemployment
• Be more likely to also expose their children to ACEs
• Have a higher risk of alcohol or substance abuse
• Have a higher risk of suicide attempts
• Have a higher risk of health issues such as heart disease cancer, lung disease, and liver disease

How to Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences

The good news here is that not every child is fated to experience multiple ACEs. Parents, community members, physicians, policy makers, and anyone who works with children have an obligation to prevent ACEs.

According to the CDC, preventing ACEs in children includes several steps and is truly a group effort. Here are some of the top ways we can prevent ACEs in children:

• Policy makers can work toward increasing financial security for families and preventing food and housing insecurity
• Workplaces can make their institutions more family-friendly and establish family leave policies
• Communities and policy makers can protect against violence by promoting anti-violence campaigns and education
• Professionals who work with families can teach positive parenting skills and teach socio-emotional learning
• Policy makers can promote a strong start for children by expanding childcare, preschool, and early childhood education options
• Communities can prioritize youth services, mentors for youth, and substance abuse recovery programs

Coping With Adverse Childhood Experiences

Again, having experienced an ACE is common, and if you are someone who experienced one, you are not alone. You are also not alone in feeling the impacts of that trauma even years later.

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD related to ACEs, a trauma-focused therapist or social worker can help you work through this, and get to the other side. If you are also experiencing physical effects that you think are linked to this trauma, speaking to a healthcare provider is another important step.

Lifestyle changes can also help you cope with and work through your trauma. Consider adding in mediation, breathing exercises, and physical activity and exercise. Journaling is another wonderful tool that can help you unpack your feelings.

If you are recovering from a trauma like abuse, abandonment , growing up with mentally ill parents, or parents who abused alcohol or drugs, you may want to join a support group specific to that experience. Speaking with other grown-ups who experienced similar ACEs as you did can be invaluable to your recovery.

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A Word From Verywell

If you or someone you love has experienced an adverse childhood experience, it can be difficult to talk about, think about, or even read about. Childhood traumas can live in our psyches and our bodies for years to come, and it’s common to feel triggered easily at their mere mention.

Please remember that even someone who experienced several ACEs can heal and recover from the experience. Help is out there, and it’s possible to live a full life even if you have endured trauma in childhood.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – Educator Resources

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are highly stressful negative events during childhood. Research shows connections between these events and poor social, behavioral and health outcomes throughout the lifespan. These outcomes have powerful negative impacts on individuals, families and communities. Below is a selected list of resources for educators. The list explores the impacts of childhood adversity and toxic stress on health and well-being, along with steps communities are taking to address this complex issue. 

ACE Study CDC website . This website sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides the findings from the original ACEs study as well as access to additional related articles and resources.

TED Talk: How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, a pediatrician and the CEO of the Center for Youth Wellness at the California Pacific Medical Center Bayview Child Health Center, discusses toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences in children and what can be done to address it.

Harvard University Center on the Developing Child Toxic Stress Overview This website provides an overview of three kinds of stress responses: positive, tolerable, and toxic. It also includes an informative video on the topic.

Not Enough Apologies A documentary from PBS Wisconsin exploring how adverse childhood experiences can result in changes to the brain, leading to cascading behavioral and mental health problems. Discover how service providers across Wisconsin are working to be responsive to trauma in efforts to change the trajectory for affected children.

Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board Find WI data on ACEs as well as prevention resources for families and providers here.

An Extension Educator Perspective on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) This Research to Practice Brief written by UWEX Extension specialists, Steve Small and Mary Huser, was published in the Journal of Extension Feb 2019. It provides an overview of ACEs, examines the evidence base, discusses some limitations of the research, and explores implications of the research for Extension educators and other community and family professionals.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network was established to improve access to care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.

Wisconsin ACE Interface Project . This site provides information about Wisconsin ACE Interface Project, a curriculum and training program. The project is co-sponsored by Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board and SaintA and administered by SaintA.

ACEs Connection . ACEs Connection is a social network and blog directed at recognizing the impact of adverse childhood experiences in shaping adult behavior and health, and helping communities and institutions — from schools to prisons to hospitals and churches – respond more sensitively to those who have been traumatized.

Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing  A video series with discussion questions focusing on historical trauma, how historical trauma is perpetuated today and how connection to culture and community can help heal. From the University of MN Extension.

Adverse Childhood Experiences in Rural and Urban Contexts . This research brief from the Maine Rural Health Research Center presents and discusses the findings from an assessment of a state assessment of adverse childhood experiences.

Breaking Through: Video and User’s Guide to Understand and Address Toxic Stress This 20-minute educational video from the Office of Head Start, US Department of Health and Human Services, provides an overview of how toxic stress can impact a child’s life-long health and well-being. It also discusses how Head Start programs and health care professionals can support children and families to help prevent toxic stress. An accompanying user guide shows how best to use this resource.

Aces Too High . This news site reports on research about adverse childhood experiences, including developments in epidemiology, neurobiology, and the biomedical and epigenetic consequences of toxic stress. It also covers how people, organizations, agencies and communities are implementing practices based on the research. This includes developments in education, juvenile justice, criminal justice, public health, medicine, mental health, social services, and cities, counties and states.

Working Toward Well-Being: Community Approaches to Toxic Stress . This issue brief from the Center for the Study of Social Policy defines what is meant by toxic stress and provides some suggestions on how communities can respond.

Adverse Childhood Experiences: National and State-level Prevalence . This brief from Child Trends describes the prevalence of one or more ACEs among children ages birth through 17, using nationally representative data from the 2011/12 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH).

Special Journal Issue on Child Well-being and Adverse Childhood Experiences . This is a recently published special issue of the journal Academic Pediatrics on the topic of Child Well-being and Adverse Childhood Experiences in the United States. It includes more than 25 articles on a wide range of topics related to all aspects of ACEs including policy, education and practice. Access to the articles is available at no cost at the journal website.

For questions or suggestions related to this page, please contact the ACEs page editor, Mandi Dornfeld at [email protected] .

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Get ready for Autodesk at AWWA ACE 2024 in Anaheim

Water professionals, mark your calendars! We are excited to announce our presence at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Annual Conference and Exposition: ACE 2024 . This year, it’s happening in sunny Anaheim, California, from June 10th to June 13th. This premier event brings together experts and innovators in the water sector, and we’re excited to be at the forefront of it all.

Where to find us

Visit us at Booth #2158 in the exhibit hall to explore the latest advancements in water technology and discover how Autodesk water solutions can transform your workflows. Our booth will be buzzing with engaging tech presentations, product demo sessions, networking opportunities with your peers and insightful discussions led by Autodesk’s water product leads and experts.

Expo dates and times

• June 11th: 10:00am – 5:00pm
• June 12th: 10:00am – 5:30pm
• June 13th: 10:00am -1:00pm

Tech presentations highlights

Join us daily at the Autodesk booth as we deliver insightful tech presentations to water enthusiasts. These sessions are open to everyone, but we encourage you to register for selected presentations.

• Dive into “The latest in fire flow to enhance your hydraulic modeling workflow” with Youssef Al Fahham and Kim Solberg on June 11th at 10:30am and June 12th at 12:00pm
• Understanding “The data exchange between InfoWater Pro and Civil 3D” presented by Youssef Al Fahham and Alex Alm from Symetri on June 11th at 11:00am and June 12th at 12:30pm
• Join Patrick Bonk for “Creating a data-driven culture in your water utility with Info360” on June 11th at 11:30am and June 12th at 11:30am
• Explore “Using Python in hydraulic modeling” with Tim Medearis and uncover innovative ways to streamline your modeling processes on June 11th at 16:00pm
• “What water solutions do Autodesk offer?” presented by Trevor English on June 11th at 12:00pm
• “Leveraging live data in your hydraulic model” with Hunter Sparks on June 11th at 1:30pm

In addition to our tech presentations, we will hold product demo sessions every day showcasing the overview of Autodesk water solutions, including water distribution software ( InfoWater Pro , InfoWorks WS Pro ), wastewater collection and flood management software ( InfoWorks ICM , InfoDrainage ), and asset management and operational analytics software ( Info360 Asset , Info360 Plant , Info360 Insight ).

Autodesk + Esri

Our partner ESRI, a global leader in mapping and spatial analytics, will be attending and exhibiting at the conference. Together, we’re empowering water professionals with integrated solutions that streamline workflows and drive innovation. Don’t miss the Autodesk and Esri joint presentation at the Autodesk booth on June 12th at 11:30am and learn about the role of ArcGIS utility network in hydraulic modeling. Discover how this innovative technology transforms hydraulic modeling, offering insights into utility network management and optimization. 

Autodesk + Transcend

Engage with Transcend and Autodesk joint presentation with Angela Maria Fasnacht from Transcend and Patrick Bonk from Autodesk on June 12th at 2:00pm as they discuss Transcend’s PFAS removal technology along with Autodesk’s Info360 plant capabilities.

AI panel discussion

Join us on Tuesday, June 11th, from 1:30pm to 2:00pm for a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Innovation or Moderation, the State of AI in the Water Sector,” moderated by Jim Cooper , Global Director from Arcadis.

Educational session

In “Emergency Preparedness Modeling for Distribution Systems” on June 11th at 2:00pm, catch a paper presentation where Chadwick Meisel from CHA Consulting will delve into “Pipe Breaks: Prevention, Analysis, Response.” This presentation reviews hydraulic modeling techniques for analyzing real-world pipe breaks and how results can help utilities prepare and respond.

We hope to see you there

Ready to dive into the latest advancements in water technology? If you haven’t already, secure your spot at AWWA ACE 2024 by registering for the event today. Follow Autodesk Water Infrastructure on LinkedIn for updates and insights leading up to AWWA ACE 2024.

We can’t wait to see you there.

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The best smartwatches for kids, according to parents

Kids are growing up with advanced technology more than ever before. By the time they are toddlers, they know how to use a smartphone, watch videos, and play games on a tablet. Studies show that 42% of kids have a phone by age 10 . But if you'd rather them wait to have a smartphone until they are older, a smartwatch for kids is a great introductory piece of tech that can keep them entertained with games and keep you at ease with features like location tracking and chore reminders.

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Smartwatches keep you in touch with your kids via messaging and often offer real-time location information so you know where they are at all times. In addition, many kids' smartwatches also have parental controls so you can keep track of things like screen time. 

What is the best smartwatch for kids right now?

I rounded up the best kids' smartwatch options for little ones, bigger kids, active youngsters, and children in general based on real-life parent and expert recommendations. My top pick is the Apple Watch SE , but I also included options from Garmin, Vtech, and more.

The best kids' smartwatches of 2024

Apple watch se, best smartwatch for kids overall.

• Walkie-talkie function
• Kids don't need a phone for it
• Only supports iPhones

A smartwatch list wouldn't be complete without an Apple Watch. While it's not made specifically for kids, the Apple Watch SE is an excellent smartwatch for older kids with standout features plus parental controls. Along with enabling phone calls and text messages, the Apple Watch SE tracks your child's sleep, has state-of-the-art health trackers, features an SOS capability, and pairs with thousands of apps.

Also: Apple Watch SE vs Apple Watch Series 7: Which should you get?

Victoria Taylor, a parent, teacher, and founder of BestCaseParenting.com , told ZDNET that her kids use an Apple Watch SE and love the many features. 

"It is easy to use, with access to apps, games, and more," she said. "The Health app also makes it easy to track activity levels and sleep patterns, helping parents stay in the know about their child's health."

In addition, you can utilize Apple's Family Setup to check your kid's location, set up shared contacts, implement parental controls like screen time usage, and more. They don't even need their own iPhone to have an Apple Watch -- they can pair it up with yours , so you're fully in control. 

This smartwatch is recommended for older kids who are ten and above. Plus, verified customers like that their kids can pick their favorite band thanks to Apple's wide selection. 

Apple Watch SE features:  GPS | SOS feature | Offers parental control 

Fitbit Ace 3

Best fitness smartwatch for kids.

• Tracks sleep
• Makes exercising fun
• Up to 8-day battery life
• No support for phone calls
• Smaller screen
• Black and white screen instead of color

One way to ease your kids into the world of smartwatches is to start with a fitness tracker, which can also get them to move more as a bonus. The Fitbit Ace 3 is a kids' smartwatch with an animated clock face and fun band colors. With up to eight days of battery life, it tracks your child's movement and sleep and reminds them when it's time for bed.

The Fitbit Ace 3 allows your kid to participate in fun fitness challenges where they can compete with friends, siblings, cousins, or even you to earn virtual badges if they win. Verified customers say this watch is perfect for kids ages six and above. 

Theresa Bertuzzi, Chief Program Development Officer and Co-founder of  Tiny Hoppers , said that the Fitbit Ace 3 is the perfect smartwatch for younger kids thanks to its fun incentives to get moving. 

"The Fitbit Ace 3 even allows the parent to set up fitness challenges and keep track of their child's sleep, steps, and activity, all through Bluetooth connection to their smartphone," she said. "Therefore, if you have any concerns about how your child uses the watch, you can keep a close eye." 

Bertuzzi added that fitness tracking should be fun, and if it becomes obsessive, consider opting for a different watch. 

Fitbit Ace 3 features:  8 days of battery life | Allows kids to participate in fun fitness challenges | Tracks sleep

Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX3

Best smartwatch for kids to take photos.

• Calendar and calculator to help kids learn math
• Parents can send reminders to watch
• Fun camera with filters
• Doesn't support texting or calling

If your little one is obsessed with taking photos on your phone, they'll love the Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX3. This watch has dual cameras that capture pictures and videos, adding effects like stamps, frames, and filters. Kids can set their clock face to a photo they took or choose from over 50 animated ones.

This smartwatch also lets kids share preset messages with friends or siblings who also have a Vtech watch, and they can play games with them as well. 

Bertuzzi said this is the best smartwatch for kids today because of its affordability and multiplayer games. 

"I really think it has all the fun features that will make your child actually want to wear it, plus functional features like a notification system to remind them when it's time to do chores," she said. "Plus, if you are worried about your child using it at school or daycare, you can turn the watch on to 'School mode' so it only shows the time."

The parental controls allow you to give your kid daily reminders, like when it's time to do chores or when they've reached their screen time limit. This smartwatch is recommended for kids aged four years old and above.

Vtech Kidizoom DX3 features:  Takes pictures | Added effects like stamps and filters | Parental controls include chore reminders and screen time limits

Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3

Best smartwatch for kids who want to play games.

• Long battery life
• Lots of band design options, including Marvel and Disney Princess
• Color display
• Fun features
• No phone or text capabilities
• Could use more game variety

Kids who enjoy playing games will like this smartwatch option. The Vivofit Jr. 3 from Garmin lets your child unlock games and activities based on their daily activity time. Once they reach their goal, they can play a game from their watch.

The Vivofit Jr. 3 has great parent features, as well. Parents can schedule reminders for chores and other tasks from their phones so their kid receives them on the watch, letting them know that playtime is over and it's time to clean up. 

Mark Joseph, a father of three and founder of Parentalqueries.com , told ZDNET this is his preferred smartwatch for his kids based on the combination of features for the price. "The watch comes with a one-year subscription to its app, allowing me to set daily goals and rewards for my kids when they accomplish them," he said. 

Reddit users also praised the parental controls on the Vivofit Jr. 3, saying they can easily track who their kids are talking to online and block any contacts they deem unsuitable. This smartwatch is best for kids ages 4-7 years old.

Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 features:  Unlock games based on daily activity time | Parents can schedule chore reminders | Set playtime limits

Best smartwatch for keeping in touch

• Lots of different ways to communicate
• GPS tracking to keep your eye on your little one
• Parent-controlled reminders
• Bulky design

If you're not quite ready to get your kids a smartphone but still want to stay in touch during the day, the TickTalk 4 allows phone and video calls and text messaging. 

The smartwatch has two 5MP cameras for taking pictures and video calling to talk to your child face-to-face. Other great features verified customers noted they liked include GPS tracking, activity tracking, and unlimited access to kid-friendly songs and podcasts via iHeartRadio. 

Bertuzzi said this watch is a great option for those willing to shell out a few extra bucks. "It has many similar features [to the Vtech Kidizoom DX3], plus voice calling and text capabilities when connected to Wi-Fi or Cellular, which can be super helpful for parents who need to contact their children after school." 

The TickTalk4 is best suited for kids ages 5-12 years old. 

TickTalk 4 features:  20+ parental controls | AT&T network compatible | Free unlimited streaming music

Garmin Bounce

Best gps smartwatch for kids.

• Color touchscreen display
• Low monthly cost
• Loaded with features and tracking
• Battery life isn't the best

The Garmin Bounce includes communication features, health and sleep monitoring, games, and more, along with real-time location tracking. Regarding tracking, parents can use location tracking on the Bounce to view their child's current whereabouts in the Garmin app and receive notifications when they leave pre-approved areas.

Mo Mulla, a father and founder of Parental Questions , especially likes the Garmin Bounce's sleep-tracking ability for his restless sleepers. "It has a built-in sensor that measures and records their heart rate, skin temperature, and other metrics which can be used to give insights about their sleep patterns," he said. "The watch also includes alarms for when it's time to go to bed or wake up and alerting parents when their children are not getting enough rest."

In addition, LTE connectivity (which you can purchase from Garmin for $10 per month) lets you have two-way texting and voice messaging with your kid for up to 20 parent-approved contacts. 

Other health metrics include steps and active minutes to monitor your growing child's health. Plus, parents who purchased this Garmin watch liked the activity-related games within the watch so kids could unlock rewards for meeting their activity goals or completing chores.

Garmin Bounce features:  Two-day battery life | Real-time tracking | $10 per month

What is the best smartwatch for kids?

We chose the Apple Watch SE as the best smartwatch for kids. It has fantastic features that kids will love, like walkie-talkie mode. Plus, parents can rest easy because the watch is GPS-enabled, and you don't have to get your child an iPhone to use it. 

However, it isn't the only option available. This table can help you compare the best smartwatches for kids based on price and unique features:

Which smartwatch for kids is right for you?

It depends on your budget and purposes for giving your child a smartwatch. If you want them to exercise more, the Fitbit Ace 3 is a wise option. 

Meanwhile, the Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX3 is fantastic for taking pictures. And with a starting price of $60, it's budget-friendly. Overall, this buying tree can help you make sense of all the best options available:

Factors to consider when choosing a smartwatch for kids:

Before buying a smartwatch for your child, be sure to pay attention to the following factors: 

Privacy:  Keeping your child's information and data is of the utmost importance with any tech device, so look at smartwatches with privacy features like encryption, parental controls, and two-way communication so you can contact your child if need be. 

Battery life:  A smartwatch serves little purpose if it's out of battery, seek out devices with long battery lives so you don't have to constantly recharge. 

Price:  These smartwatches can range dramatically in price, but most products are under at least $250. 

How did we choose these smartwatches for kids?

To make our top picks, ZDNET looked at the various smartwatches for kids available on the market today and chose these top picks based on brand reliability, price, kid-friendly features, and customer reviews. We also talked to parents and parenting/early childhood education experts who have experience with each of these watches. 

What features should I look for in kids' smartwatches?

It really depends on what you're looking for and how old your child is. 

Bertuzzi said if your child is between 5 and 10 years old, opting for a cheaper watch with basic features should be sufficient to gauge if they even like wearing one. 

"However, you may want to prioritize GPS and emergency calling features for your child, so you can stay up to date on their location and have peace of mind that they know how to call for help," she added. 

Additionally, Bertuzzi said she recommends trying on a few different brands and bands to find the best fit for your child with all the functions your family needs. 

Are smartwatches for kids safe?

Similar to any device, there can be security vulnerabilities with smartwatches. However, with responsible use and monitoring, you can negate these threats. You can achieve this by limiting app permissions and setting time limits for use through parental control, teaching them responsible internet behaviors by keeping personal information private, and encouraging them to come to you if they encounter any issues. 

Do you need a phone plan for kids' smartwatches?

In general, you will need some kind of phone plan if you plan on having your kid use things like voice calling, GPS trackers, or other features like text messaging. 

While your kid usually won't need a phone (you can connect the smartwatch to yours), you'll find many brands of kids' smartwatches that will charge you monthly for more advanced features.

Are there alternative kids' smartwatch options to consider?

There are a lot of options on the market when it comes to smartwatches for kids, and you obviously want the best fit for your little ones. Here are some other trustworthy kids' smartwatches to look into:

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President Joe Biden has welcomed the reigning WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces, to the White House, celebrating what he called a “banner year” for women’s basketball

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden welcomed the reigning WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces, to the White House on Thursday, celebrating what he called a “banner year” for women’s basketball .

“It matters to girls and women, finally seeing themselves represented,” Biden said during the celebration, held in the East Room of the White House. “It matters to all Americans. That’s why as a nation, we need to support women’s sports.”

Both he and Vice President Kamala Harris were given the customary jerseys from the winning team. As he held his up, Biden yelled, “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play!”

In her own remarks, Harris praised the team for playing with “such joy” and being role models both on and off the basketball court.

“You simply inspire people across our nation and around the world,” Harris said.

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty in the WNBA championship last October to win their second consecutive WNBA title. As he began his remarks, Biden made a not-so-veiled reference to his own reelection prospects, noting, “I kind of like that back-to-back stuff.”

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have lasting, negative effects on health, wellbeing, and opportunity. ACEs and their associated harms are preventable. Creating and sustaining safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for all children and families can prevent ACEs and help all children reach their full health and life potential.

Different types of violence are connected and often share the same root causes. ACEs are connected to other forms of violence through shared risk and protective factors . To prevent ACEs, we must understand and address these risk and protective factors.

CDC has developed a resource, Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention Resource for Action [4 MB, 38 Pages] , to help states and communities take advantage of the best available evidence to prevent ACEs. It features six strategies from the CDC Resources for Action , formerly known as “Technical Packages to Prevent Violence.” The strategies and their corresponding approaches are listed in the table below.

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