How to Stop Kids Crying (FAST!)

For this Dr. Marcie's Ask Me Anything, a member of the Behavior + Beyond community asked, "How to stop my kid from crying all the time?"

Learn Dr. Marcie's best tools for stopping the tears. It can be so hard as a parent to listen to your kid cry. You stop thinking straight and just react. Find out what steps you can take to stop crying effectively and reliably!

[unboughtunbossed]

how do you handle a child who feels everything belongs to them and cries when you correct them?

[ChrisJones-gqgt]

I want to learn how to be a good parent before I have kids and even though I'm young and not planning on having kids I don't want to make the same mistakes my parents did.

[forpurposes]

It has been 2 and a half hours now and still my younger sister is still crying

[Efrixxx]

Good advice! Nothing seems to turn out the way you want immediately. Persistence is key when stubbornness kicks in... Thank you!

[CasamTheAnimator]

Cry: shedding tears as a sign of distress, anxiety and sadness
Whine: utter high pitched cry sound
Scream: very high pitched screech
Shout: utter aggressive yell
Tantrum: a bad mood, including seeking attention

[rebecca]

My 4 year old brother is always crying when he wants something and he doesnt get it. For example, he wanted to go home with his friend but we told him no and he started crying. He cried so much that he threw up all over himself and the car.

[blancaflores]

Hi I’m having trouble with my 2 years old he’s crying for everything I need help because he doesn’t let me do anything he wants me to be with him all the time I can’t even shower because he starts crying and screaming all time is so hard

[wherelovesat]

My son cries for everything...sigh, we don't let him have His way when he does this, but he still cries, we speak with him about it all the time.

[sayalimohite]

My 3 year old cries alot dont eat enough...and she's very lean...i feel like loser as mom...other people comparing my kid with other one...makes me feel even more bad

[lolekmamyhsjsbd]

Dear D.R Marcie im 11 years old and i always crying for everything for the bad grade for the good grade for someone yelling at me it can be a serious problem so please help me

[Thedreamer]

I’m a swim instructor and I do well on my own by usually just holding their hands, telling them I’m there for them and won’t let anything bad happen, a good smile and giving them some “control” even like choosing what animal they want to be for a game or who wants to go next. Definitely looking for tips. I never give in with my kids though. I let them cry as long as they want and I try and help but if they don’t want to listen or swim, I’m not gonna force you to do anything, but you’re also not gonna get to be a brat and play the games. I feel like being a swim instructor and dealing with kids all day will definitely help me when I have some of my own.

[veranorman-addo]

How do people get a child to stop crying from being yelled at.
I need to learn that.
I'm 7

[h_acera]

THIS IS FOR MY SISTER SHES 5 YEARS OLD
LOL
XD

[viv]

I was watching because my cousin take my bear and the bear is my favorite and I am crying.

[MrJalyn]

Hello Dr. Marcey how would you stop a kid from crying when their in the lunchroom and you can't really do things like a check in check out with there.

[brookwilson]

Amen 💕 Whatever you're going through it's not over until God says its over.. You gotta Declare Everything attached to me wins.Don't give up on God, because He won't give up on you ..

[nathalielerm]

Hi, my son cries every time we put him to bed and will wake up screaming and crying, and it takes 30 min or more to get him to stop.

Whenever we go to the bathroom or leave him in the living room where I can keep an eye on him in the open-plan kitchen, he cries and screams. how do I handle it as it's so bad that I don't know what to do anymore.

[syedaanna]

I can't find a video about how to tell my toddler to cry, she plays with cousins(older) and when they bump thier head he cries so bad and loud on the other hand mine sits in a corner or starts talking like nothing happened, and everyone from far thinks she hurt him. How to make her express her feelings?

[theonlyjeena]

What about if your child hasn’t learned to talk yet? And maybe doesn’t understand what you’re trying to say?

[evergreenangelachinonyerem]

Good evening mercy I'm a shadow teacher my kid cries so much in class especially after breakfast break he cry's till lunch break and closing time what shall I do pls?