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Emotional Masking in Children: Why They Smile at School but Melt Down at Home

Emotional Masking in Children: Why They Smile at School but Melt Down at Home

Emotional Masking in Children: Why They Smile at School but Melt Down at HomePsychEd Solutions
Published on: 07/06/2026

Learn why some children appear happy at school but struggle emotionally at home. Discover the signs of emotional masking, why it happens, and when to seek professional support.

Children/Youth