Mom shares a positive parenting tip for crying toddlers

Updated March 4, 2023, 8:17 a.m. | By The Workzone with Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp

Definitely some value in what is being said here...

Hearing your child cry can be anything but comforting, but most of the time it is inevitable.

Kids cry, they are experiencing big feelings and sometimes the only way they can express themselves is by crying.

A mother on TikTok, who practices and encourages positive and gentle parenting, shared some valuable tips on how to handle a crying toddler.

Firstly, accepting that our toddlers are going to cry is important. What may be a small thing to us is a big deal for them.

And crying is a way for them to express their big feelings. So, focusing on connecting with the child is a good first step.

Get as low as you can to their level, so they can feel you're on the same level as them.

Then try to talk them down, ask them how they are feeling and how you can help.

And offer a hug, this is a great way to embrace a crying child.

Then help them communicate their thoughts and allow them to be a part of the problem-solving.

This will help them feel more in control.