“Until they acquire language, what’s in store for young children as their tiny, emotion-heavy brains stitch themselves together is lots of confusion. This struggle is especially poignant in the early toddler years. Young children may not be aware of the emotions they are experiencing. They may not yet understand the socially correct way to communicate them…Because kids often express their emotions indirectly, you need to consider the environmental context before you attempt to decode your child’s behavior.” - Brain Rules for Baby