What Really Happens If You Say "Stop Crying!"?

Children cry, it's a fact. We hate to hear our kids cry but saying “stop crying” isn’t going to help. In fact, it can be harmful. Rachel Tuchman, a Mental Health Counselor with a speciality in early childhood development, explains to Lynn and Justin that demanding children “stop crying” can squash their emotions and lead to big issues later in life. Rachel provides concrete, actionable advice on what to say instead and how to react when kids cry in public.    In our Parenting Story of the Day, Irina Gonzalez explains how she responded when a family member told her - 3 month old baby - that men don’t cry.   Rachel Tuchman / Blog / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Rachel Tuchman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 15 years of experience specializing in childhood development. She has worked with many diverse populations including kids and adults with developmental delays, child behavior issues, overwhelmed parents looking for skills and support and teens struggling with the pressures of adolescence and life. Rachel is a HAES (Health At Every Size) aligned clinician and dedicates a lot of her time out of office to educating parents and kids on the importance of body respect and the behaviors that truly honor our health. Currently, she offers services in her Cedarhurst, NY and does speaking engagements for schools, synagogues, and various community organizations. Irina Gonzalez is a journalist, editor, and author of the Parenting in Hard Mode newsletter and an upcoming book on impactful Latinx Americans. You can find her on Instagram and Facebook.  StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. Don't forget about StrollerCoaster StoryTime our podcast for kids! You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Step Diaper Pale – at Munchkin.com. Use the CURRENT CODE STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15%  off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25) Follow Munchkin on Instagram  / Facebook / Pinterest