This introductory session provides early childhood educators with an overview of trauma-responsive care for infants and toddlers. Participants will explore how early stress and trauma can affect brain development, behavior, and relationships in young children. Educators will begin to explore how to recognize potential signs of trauma and respond with empathy and consistency. This foundational training is designed to build awareness and prepare caregivers to continue learning and applying trauma-responsive approaches in their daily interactions with young children.