Hi Aavya, sometimes a cry gets so big that words cannot get out. In Vrindavan a child wanted a mango right now. Krishna did not grab the mango, and he did not scold. He sat on the ground nearby and waited until the cry grew smaller. Then they shared one bite. Aavya, a big feeling can get smaller if someone stays. You do not have to stop crying all at once.
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What to do when your child won't stop crying
A long cry is a big feeling, not a test you have to win. Sit down, stay close, and do not argue with the feeling. When the cry is a little smaller, this story gives both of you a way through it.
The big cry
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Read the story
Should I ignore a tantrum?
Stay near. Ignoring a frightened or furious child can make the cry louder. You can hold the limit and still sit close.
What do I say while they cry?
Very little. I am here. Then the story, once they can hear you.
What age is this for?
About four to eight, when a want turns into a long cry. Stay in the room for a younger child.