04/16/2025
Children often speak through their behaviour—because developmentally, they don’t yet have the words to express complex feelings like sadness, worry, or overwhelm. Instead, they show us through actions and reactions. Here are some signs that your child may be asking for help:
🌼 Big emotions that feel hard to manage – like intense anger, sadness, or anxiety that shows up often or feels bigger than expected for the situation.
🌼 Frequent meltdowns or outbursts – recurring emotional outbursts that seem to come out of “nowhere”, especially when routines shift or limits are set.
🌼 Withdrawing from friends or family – becoming quiet, isolating, or avoiding connection, even with people they usually enjoy.
🌼 Struggling at school – difficulty focusing, dropping grades, challenges with peers, or conflict with teachers or classmates.
🌼 Refusing school or activities – saying they’re “sick” often, becoming anxious before school or extracurriculars, or refusing to participate.
🌼 Changes in sleep or eating patterns – sleeping more or less than usual, nightmares, sudden picky eating, or loss of appetite.
🌼 Low self-esteem or negative self-talk – saying things like “nobody likes me,” or “I can’t do anything right.”
🌼 Ongoing worries or fears – excessive anxiety, constant “what if” thoughts, or clinging behaviors that don’t go away with reassurance.
When a child is overwhelmed, confused, or hurting, these behaviours can be a way of reaching out for support.
This list isn’t exhaustive, but it can be a starting point to better understand what your child may be communicating. If your child is showing some of these signs, it may be time to connect with a counsellor who can help them feel safe, seen, and supported—while also giving you tools to navigate this journey together.
🌼 Reach out to learn more by calling 604-594-7884 or email at kurina.hht@gmail.com
