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WHAT MAKES YOUR CHILD IRRITABLE

It is important not to overlook the impact that the parents’ moods have on a
child – it is not unusual for children with mood problems to have parents who

also struggle with their mood.

There is also the genetic component. You may have a grandparent who had
been diagnosed with anxiety, an uncle with depression, or you yourself

struggled with a mood disorder your entire life.

If this is the case, it becomes even more important to consult with a mental
health professional to understand if your child may have a mood disorder

that makes him or her irritable.

When children are exposed to a parent who is angry, irritable, or depressed
most of the time, they learn to respond to these strong emotions.

So even if your child doesn’t have a mood disorder, he can learn that this is

how one behaves.

The important thing is for you as a parent is to take care of yourself and find

ways to self-calm and be available anytime for the difficult task of parenting.

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