![]() ![]() Some children may lash out aggressively when they feel uncomfortable socially. Some may find it difficult to play with their peers or may act immature for their age. Some children may be unable to understand social cues or maintain proper eye contact or personal space. Or, on the flip side, they may not have any healthy boundaries when it comes to strangers. Children who have experienced trauma may have issues trusting and bonding. What’s the Impact of Early Childhood Trauma?Įarly childhood trauma can also impact social situations and relationships. The body remembers the trauma and triggers the reactions to food. This can be true even if a child doesn’t recall the trauma or remember being hungry. It could be possible that food was not provided to them in the past, and their trauma is triggered when it comes to hunger and eating. If any of these food-related issues sound familiar, the child may be showing signs of early childhood trauma. Does the child get visibly upset if food is all gone? Do they eat multiple plates of food and portions that are much too large for a child to comfortably consume? Do they hoard food, and hide it for later? Do they sneak food to eat without permission? Do they become irrational if they get hungry? Do they watch the clock and insist on eating at designated “mealtimes” without fail? Even when they may have just eaten recently, off schedule, they insist they are starving because the clock says it is mealtime. Issues surrounding food, and eating can also be signs of early childhood trauma. While we can all agree that some tantrum behavior in young children is common and nothing to worry about, at what point should the worrying begin?ĭoes your child tantrum for long periods of time? Do they tantrum in a violent way, leading to injury of themselves, others, or damage to property? Is your child having tantrum behavior well past the toddler years? If so, this may indicate early childhood trauma. While you may have some information, it is likely just the tip of the iceberg. Or, you may have some insights into their trauma based on reports and incidents that lead to the child being placed in your care. If you are a foster or adoptive parent, you may not know about a child’s background or experiences prior to being with you. It can be particularly hard to know when behaviors cross that line when you aren’t fully aware of all of the child’s past experiences. The question is: When do these behaviors become signs of early childhood trauma and not just normal behavior struggles? Many toddlers tantrum, many children tell lies, and many children are defiant toward their parents on occasion. Many children have some behavioral issues at some point in their childhood. It can be difficult to determine if childhood behaviors are associated with early childhood trauma or if they are something altogether different. ![]()
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