childhood stress

When Kids Are Running on Empty

March 4, 2026

Sometimes a child isn’t “acting out.”
Sometimes they’re maxed out.

In today’s world, children experience constant stimulation — busy school days, extracurricular activities, social dynamics, screens, noise, expectations. Even positive activities can add up. When the nervous system doesn’t get enough recovery time, it can tip into overload. And overload doesn’t always look dramatic.