Sad 5yr old...Hormonal changes?

[BeautifulMadness]

my 5 yr old DS....gets really upset when you tell him off.....hmm might be just an age thing..

[Rouge]

DS went through a similar thing. I think its about the time when they start to realise what the emotions are they are feeling. I think the best thing you do is tell her it's ok to be sad sometimes. And show her ways of cheering herself up. I do this with DS who is still going through a very emo phase. He is extremely emotionally sensitive, and I do not want him to think he is not entitled to his emotions. But often the reason why the sadness perpetuates is because they think it's wrong to be sad, or that there is something wrong with them to be sad so it goes in a cycle. Teaching coping mechanisms and giving their sadness a voice is the best you can do xx

[shellbell3]

Ash is going thru very sensitive stage atm, also 5, she has just been sad, crying over the drop of a hat. There is nothing specific making her sad, she just seems overwhelmed by life in general atm. I've just been tring to be reassuring, extra cuddles.

[Boo Boo]

Yes, we have it here too with DD who is 5....I don't know...I think Rouge is right, they are feeling their emotions quite heavily...DD is starting school next year, it is big for her so she is probably feeling the uncertainty that goes with it and it is rubbing off in other areas....I guess just lots of reassurance at the moment about whatever is troubling her and she knows she can speak to you about anything...sorry not much help.