Crying is a natural response to feeling hurt or experiencing a powerful emotion. But what do you do if your child seems to cry all the time?
Some children are naturally more sensitive than others and seem to cry more than other children. There are lots of simple ways you can support them and understand the reasons behind why they are crying.
For newborn babies, crying is the only way to get the attention of their caregiver. They cry because they’re hungry, wet, tired, or in need of affection.
Younger children continue to cry for physical needs, like a tooth coming through, but also because they haven’t developed the communication skills necessary to express difficult emotions like frustration, jealousy, embarrassment, and feeling left out.
As children grow up, they generally cry less frequently because they can better express their emotions, and learn resilience and problem-solving skills they can use to feel less frustrated.
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