By Saurav Pandey | February 19, 2025
Bruises, cuts, or scratches that your child cannot or will not explain.
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Skipping meals or binge eating. Coming home hungry because they avoided the cafeteria or lunchroom.
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Frequent complaints of feeling sick to avoid going to school.
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Crying more often or seeming unusually sensitive.
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Avoiding friends or social events they used to enjoy.
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Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or other items.
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Trouble falling asleep, frequent nightmares, or restless sleep.
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Making negative comments about themselves or feeling worthless.
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Suddenly stopping the use of their phone, computer, or social media.
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Seeming nervous or fearful about going to school or specific places.
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