Why do some kids tend to cry more than others?
Just like adults, kids can have a wide range of personalities. And it’s totally fine if some kids are more sensitive than others, that’s just how they are. Women cry, girls cry, men cry, and boys also cry. There’s nothing wrong with crying as it’s a way for us to let out some steam or just express ourselves.
Sometimes, kids can also be easily set off if they don’t get what they want, or if they feel that a friend or one of their siblings is being mean to them.
However, being a crybaby can become a problem if your child starts to use crying as their only coping mechanism when it comes to dealing with negative emotions.
What can parents do?
For moms and dads of kids who are crybabies, a good way to try and cope with your child would be to first be more patient and understanding. You can’t just tell your child to stop crying and then expect them to stop crying right then and there.
What you can do would be to support your child, and teach them healthy coping mechanisms such as breathing, encouragement, and trying to calm them down.
Another tip would be to teach your kid to find their happy place, or try and remember a happy memory that they can always look back to whenever they feel that they’re about to cry, or if they’re finding it hard to handle stress or pressure.
You could also try and teach your child to be more confident, so that if their being a crybaby stems from a lack of self-confidence, then you should teach them to feel more comfortable with themselves so that they’re more confident about themselves.
Everyone cries, and it’s totally normal
At the end of the day, the most important thing is to understand your child, and no matter what, teach them that it’s okay for them to express their emotions.
It’s also important to establish a caring and loving environment in your home, without any judgment. Love and respect should be the most important things in your family
Because at the end of the day, everyone cries, it’s just a normal part of our daily lives.
Source: scarymommy.com, quickanddirtytips.com
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