How to cope when you cry in public

Coping when your child cries in the middle of public is a situation that many parents face and is not a parenting mistake. The following guidelines help you manage the situation consciously, both for your child and for your peers.

1. Set your mind and control your own emotions.

Children clearly perceive their parents' emotions. If an adult is alarmed or irritable, they tend to cry harder. Starting with a deep breath and speaking to their child in a calm tone will reduce tension a lot.

2. Try to understand the root cause.

A baby crying can be caused by many factors, such as

• Hungry, sleepy or tired

• Awkward, hot, cold or uncomfortable

• Need attention

• Frustration because I can't communicate my needs

Quickly identifying the cause will help solve the problem on the spot.

3. Reduce the stimulus around you

If possible, take the child from a noisy, crowded or bright light area to a quieter place to help calm him down more easily.

4. Communicate with your child appropriately with age.

• For young children: Use hugging, carrying, stroking your back, or speaking repeatedly in a soft tone.

• For older children: Briefly speaking clearly, e.g.

"You know I'm upset. We'll talk."

Accepting your child's feelings is more important than rushing to stop crying.

5. Avoid indulgence immediately to stop crying.

If the child cries for not getting what it wants, immediate indulgence may lead the child to learn that crying is a bargaining tool; boundaries should be maintained firmly, but still show understanding.

6. Don't worry too much about the eyes of those around you.

Many parents feel pressure from society, but their children's feelings and safety should be put first. Most people often understand this situation more than they think.

7. Talk and teach after the calm.

Back to normal, explain to you

• Feelings of anger or regret are normal.

• But there are more appropriate ways to express yourself than crying in public.

Talking this way will help the child learn long-term emotional management.# Raising positive children # Daughter # Son # New parents # Raising children