Why is my 9 year old daughter so emotional?

Your young child may experience mood changes according to adjustments in sleep, eating, schedules, and interests. You may also notice new phases where your child is temporarily moody during a developmental change. For example, as kids approach puberty or a big change like a new school, they might be moody for a bit.

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Why does my 9 year old daughter cry so much?

At any age, crying is a normal response to being overwhelmed by strong feelings, like anger, fear, stress, or even happiness. Some children, however, cry more than others. Those same children may get angry more often, feel frustrated faster, and get overly excited compared to their peers too.

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How do you handle an over emotional 9 year old?

Here are 9 simple and effective ways to help your children handle and even learn from their emotion.
  1. Help them recognize their emotions. ...
  2. Identify what triggered their emotion. ...
  3. Validate their feelings. ...
  4. Teach coping skills. ...
  5. Read books on emotion regulation. ...
  6. Provide an emotional outlet. ...
  7. Stay calm.

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Why is my 9 year old always in a bad mood?

Occasional tantrums and irritability are normal parts of childhood, but some kids have frequent, extreme tantrums — at an age when most kids have outgrown them — and are irritable most of the time. Those are signs that they might have what's called disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, or DMDD.

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Why can't my 9 year old control her emotions?

Kids have a hard time with emotions for different reasons. These include stress and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Kids who experience trauma may also struggle. It's very common for kids with ADHD to have trouble managing emotions.

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How to Handle an Emotionally-Sensitive Child

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How does a 9 year old show signs of anxiety?

Symptoms of anxiety in children

not eating properly. quickly getting angry or irritable, and being out of control during outbursts. constantly worrying or having negative thoughts. feeling tense and fidgety, or using the toilet often.

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Are kids with ADHD very emotional?

Children with ADHD experience the same emotions as do other children, but their feelings are more frequent, intense, and longer-lasting. Because the underlying brain mechanisms that help manage emotions are affected by ADHD, emotional regulation development is delayed.

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What does depression in a 9 year old look like?

Continuous feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Difficulty concentrating. Fatigue and low energy. Feelings of worthlessness or guilt.

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Is my 9 year old daughter bipolar?

Symptoms of bipolar disorder in children include: Serious mood swings that differ from their usual mood swings. These happen often, can last a long time, and greatly affect the way a child acts. Being very hyperactive, impulsive and aggressive, which affects how a child acts socially and in other areas of life.

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Can a 9 year old have a personality disorder?

Personality disorders usually become apparent in adolescence or early adulthood. Although not as common, they can begin during childhood.

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What causes a child to be overly emotional?

Feelings of sadness, loss, or emotional extremes are part of growing up. Conflicts between parents and children are also inevitable as children struggle from the “terrible twos” through adolescence to develop their own identities. These are normal changes in behavior due to growth and development.

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Why is my daughter so sensitive?

Highly sensitive children are wired to process and react to their experiences in the world more deeply than other children. A highly sensitive child is very attuned to their environment, experiences, relationships, and expectations. A child's high sensitivity is about their temperament.

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How do you discipline an overly emotional child?

The following discipline strategies will help you provide the discipline your sensitive child needs.
  1. Accept Their Sensitivity. ...
  2. Provide Downtime. ...
  3. Set Limits. ...
  4. Praise Their Efforts. ...
  5. Provide Rewards. ...
  6. Teach Feeling Words. ...
  7. Teach Problem-Solving. ...
  8. Use Logical Consequences.

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What is normal 9 year old behavior?

Children in this age group might: Start to form stronger, more complex friendships and peer relationships. It becomes more emotionally important to have friends, especially of the same sex. Experience more peer pressure.

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Do 9 year olds have meltdowns?

Tantrums occur at any age. Though you may not call it a tantrum beyond toddler or preschool age, children, teens, and adults alike can emotionally lose control. Anger is not bad or negative. You should not avoid or shut down the experience of it.

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Why is my 9 year old so dramatic?

Why they do it: To get attention or because they're still learning how to handle their emotions. Some kids may be acting. Others "really feel things deeply, intensely. In the moment, they are devastated," Huebner says.

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What are the warning signs of bipolar in children?

Children with bipolar disorder sometimes feel very happy or “up” and are much more energetic and active than usual. This is called a manic episode. Children with bipolar disorder sometimes feel very sad or “down” and are much less active than usual. This is called a depressive episode.

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At what age can you tell if a child is bipolar?

Although bipolar disorder more commonly develops in older teenagers and young adults, it can appear in children as young as 6. In recent years, it's become a controversial diagnosis. Some experts believe it is rare and being overdiagnosed; others think the opposite.

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What does an ADHD episode look like?

With ADHD, a child or teen may have rapid or impulsive speech, physical restlessness, trouble focusing, irritability, and, sometimes, defiant or oppositional behavior.

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What are early warning signs of depression in children?

Depression
  • Feeling sad, hopeless, or irritable a lot of the time.
  • Not wanting to do or enjoy doing fun things.
  • Showing changes in eating patterns – eating a lot more or a lot less than usual.
  • Showing changes in sleep patterns – sleeping a lot more or a lot less than normal.

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How do you know if your child is unhappy?

Here are 10 signs that may indicate that a child is feeling unhappy:
  1. Withdrawing from friends or feeling lonely.
  2. Sleeping more or having difficulty falling asleep.
  3. Low mood – not laughing as much or expressing joy.
  4. Reduced interest in activities they enjoyed.
  5. Grades slipping at school.
  6. Low self esteem.

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Why is my child so angry and sad all the time?

For children, anger issues often accompany other mental health conditions, including ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Tourette's syndrome. Genetics and other biological factors are thought to play a role in anger/aggression. Environment is a contributor as well.

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What are the signs of ADHD in a girl?

ADHD in Girls: Recognizing Key Symptoms
  • daydreaming quietly in class.
  • feeling anxious or sad.
  • exhibiting silliness or apparent ditziness.
  • acting shy or inattentive.
  • trouble maintaining friendships.
  • picking at cuticles or skin.
  • being a perfectionist.

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Is crying a symptom of ADHD?

People who have ADHD frequently experience emotions so deeply that they become overwhelmed or “flooded.” They may feel joy, anger, pain, or confusion in a given situation—and the intensity may precede impulsive behaviors they regret later.

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