Is your child carrying emotional baggage? 6 subtle signs and what parents can do to help

Children don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling. A child wouldn’t say “I’m anxious” or “This is bothering me,” unlike adults. Instead their emotions show up in their actions, in the little things they do. When a child feels overwhelmed, they don’t appear sad or upset; therefore, identifying the subtle signs is necessary for parents to dig deeper for the solution. Here are six signs that your child may be carrying emotional weight: