Factors That Trigger Bad Mood in Your Child

All of us has experienced this, you little bundle of joy starts of being cheerful then suddenly changes his moods in an instant. A young child's mood hinge on a complex interaction between environmental influences, his psychological state and life events. Here are some factors so you can avert the next crisis.

• HUNGER: A toddler who's feeling out of sorts may not realize he's hungry. It's up to you to make the connection. Always carry healthy snacks, and stop to refuel when out and about for several hours.

• FATIGUE: Lack of sleep can make young children moody.

• PERCEIVED INJUSTICES: If your child thinks you're being nicer to his sibling, his mood may take a nosedive.

• GROWTH SPURTS: Subtle progress in brain development or psychological growth can cause your child to feel cranky.

• OVER-STIMULATION: Some kids become hyper or irritable, or simply shut down after rushing from one activity to another.

• CHANGES IN ROUTINE: Any shift can throw their mood out of whack.

Depresion on Kids

Depression is a disease of the mind and in some adults, severe depression leads to suicide. Kids also can have depression. Children and adolescents who are stressed, experience loss, or have attention, learning, behavioral or anxiety disorders, are at risk of childhood depression. Depression also appears to be hereditary.

Depression in children is different from that in adults. Children do not easily recognize and express their feelings and subtle signs may be the only indications that depression has set in. Here are some common signs.

• Frequent sadness, tearfulness or crying

• Decreased interest in favorite activities

• Verbal expressions of suicide or death

• Thoughts of running away from home