13 Signs Your Child Is Happy, According to Psychologists

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13 Signs Your Child Is Happy, According to Psychologists

Reviewed by Michelle Felder, LCSW, MAPARENTS/ GETTY IMAGESWhen kids are babies, it’s easy to tell when they’re happy—deep belly laughs, huge toothless grins, and excited squeals make their emotions crystal clear. But as they grow, their feelings become more complex, and the signs of true happiness can be harder to identify.This can be a tough reality for parents, especially since so many prioritize raising happy kids over raising successful ones…

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Parents themselves contribute to their children's unhappiness when they try to protect them. A new well-being commission has seven pieces of advice for parents.