How to support your crying child

Hiding emotional pain can start when we are children. We may not feel we can talk about how we feel and don’t know how to express ourselves without exploding and then getting into trouble.

For parents It Is hard to see your child struggling and so you may try and make them feel better by not thinking about It distracting them or having a nice biscuit, or even saying, “Oh don’t be silly, It’s nothing” You’ll be fine.

It Is so important to encourage children, young people anyone to talk about their emotions and express themselves.
Here are some others ways you can support your crying child without telling them to STOP crying.