12/03/2025
It's not always easy to recognize the signs of a mental health struggle in little ones. Toddlers and young children cannot fully communicate what they are experiencing. However, staying aware of the changes in their behaviour/development can help you determine if they could be struggling, and when you should pursue further action. Here are some signs of issues in infants, toddlers and young children. 👇
1️⃣ Irritability: Your child is often fussy and irritable, and you might find it difficult to pacify them once they start crying.
2️⃣ Sleep Issues: Your child has difficulty falling asleep, wakes up frequently during the night, or has intense nightmares.
3️⃣ Gastrointestinal Problems: Your child has feeding issues, or experiences gastrointestinal difficulties such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation.
4️⃣ Anxious or aggressive behaviour: Your child displays anxious behaviours such as clinging to family members, being intimidated by new people, or being scared to leave their home, in addition to disobedience, frustration, or aggression by hitting.
5️⃣ Developmental issues: Your child has not reached developmental milestones, or, they are progressing backward in terms of skills and developmental milestones.
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