Crying in Arms, No Cry, and Cry It Out: How We Get Crying Wrong on All Sides
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In this episode, Kimberly Hawley discusses the complexities of crying in infants and the differing perspectives on how to respond to it.
You are told to leave your baby to cry by the sleep trainers. You are told to respond, and made to feel like you should have the answer to every cry by the no cry folks. You wonder if crying in arms is just as bad as CIO – and does it matter if you’ve done everything to soothe your little? In this episode I’m talking about crying, and sharing some perspective and context I hope will be helpful. Crying is communication, and our children need our support and loving presence, even when we can’t ...
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Host: Kimberly Hawley
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