Securely Attached Q&A: How do I get my 3-year-old to stop crying over everything?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...
- What is actually happening when your toddler cries over every little thing, from dropped toys to leaving the playground.
- Why saying "don't cry" often backfires, and what actually helps shorten the crying instead.
- The simple validation strategy that calms big feelings faster, even when every part of you wants the tears to stop.
- How to model emotional regulation by moving forward without ignoring your child or shutting their feelings down.
- When to offer empathy, when to add a little distraction (and why the order you do this really matters!) for helping toddlers build resilience.
If your child seems to dissolve into tears at the smallest frustration, this episode will help you understand the developmental reasons behind all that emotion and give you practical, real-world tools for supporting their feelings while still keeping your day moving.
REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:
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CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:
🎧Listen to my podcast episode about understanding toddlerhood with Devon Kuntzman
🎧Listen to my podcast episode about supporting your toddler's sleep with Eileen Henry
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