The depressed child does not make a sound and is often overlooked by others. When talking to the sad child, they might believe they are “no good” or “can’t do anything right.” The depressed child may feel guilty over and above what is normal and appears sleepy or irritable. The depressed child is more likely to be sick or complain of stomachaches or headaches. Typically the depressed child does not cause too much trouble but their grades are poor.
- Register article – Even Preschoolers Get the Blues
- Tie in counseling services for depression.
“How many times have I told you to pay attention? You just seem to space out. No wonder you aren’t doing well in school,” said the mother to her son. The father chimed in, “I don’t understand why you can’t pay attention. You just need to try harder.” The child looks miserable and both parents are starting to think that their son might have ADHD.…
The alarm on the teen’s phone has gone off four times already. His mother has yelled down the hallway twice for him to get up and get ready for school. Yet the teen remains in bed, trying to squeeze in a couple more minutes of shut eye. Many parents wonder what happened to that bright-eyed little child who used to be the one that woke…
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Several 4-year olds are playing in a daycare. All of a sudden, Stevie grabs a toy out of Johnny’s hand. Johnny screams, “That’s mine!” Stevie responds by swinging the toy and hitting Johnny in the arm. Johnny immediately bursts into tears as a daycare provider comes swooping into the fray. The daycare worker quickly figures out what happens and reprimands Stevie and gives the toy…