Unexplained dental injuries, missing teeth, or untreated severe tooth decay. Chronic eye injuries or infections. Burns (cigarette burns, scalds) on the face.
Prevention requires a multi-layered approach:
: Viewing children's facial expressions can induce heightened cardiovascular changes (increased heart rate variability) in mothers with a history of childhood emotional abuse, suggesting they may find children's emotional cues more stressful. Vigilance-Avoidance Pattern
Note times, dates, and descriptions of injuries or concerning behavioral changes. 5. Resources for Support