Lina Acosta Sandaal January 10, 2024 Little Ones, Parenting My 4.5yo is scowling and and tightening his fist when upset. Is this normal? Lina Acosta Sandaal January 10, 2024 Little Ones, Parenting Sometimes when he is upset, he will scowl and tighten his fist. For example, he might scowl (and sometimes accompanied with a loud argh) at his little brother if he knocks his Legos down or even at us if he is upset.