Researchers recently proved that dogs lower stress in children. The body produces cortisol in response to traumatic situations. A new study from the University of Lincoln (UK) measured cortisol levels in elementary students’ saliva to test whether or not a dog could help with relaxation.
Stress Affects Learning
Children exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) often experience increased cortisol levels and may suffer from negative effects of stress on their learning…
