Children humming while playing, making up songs, producing cheerful sounds, laughing, and suddenly becoming talkative often seem like ordinary expressions of personality. Yet these behaviors may conceal ways in which a child expresses and regulates emotions, copes with difficult experiences, and seeks to communicate with those around them. Parents should observe such signals without jumping to conclusions: the context, frequency, and the child’s overall well-being can help them better understand what the child is feeling and what kind of support they need.
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