Your child acts out in disruptive ways, such as throwing tantrums or disobeying rules, in an attempt to get your attention.
Your child frequently seeks physical contact or displays clingy behavior, such as wanting to be held or sit close to you.
Your child appears sad, withdrawn, or irritable, particularly after you have been busy or distracted.
Your child seems overly eager to please you or seek your approval, going out of their way to make you happy.
Your child has trouble sleeping or experiences frequent nightmares, which can indicate anxiety or fear.
Your child engages in risky or dangerous behavior, such as running into traffic or climbing to high places, to get a reaction from you.
Your child struggles with social situations or has difficulty making friends, perhaps because they lack confidence or feel neglected at home.
Your child exhibits signs of depression or anxiety, such as loss of appetite, lack of energy, or unexplained crying.
Your child expresses feelings of abandonment or neglect, either directly or through play or artwork.
Your child seems distant or uninterested in spending time with you, perhaps because they feel unloved or unsupported.