Children cry, there is nothing strange about it. But addressing the situation that is making your kid cranky and tired can help you respond better.
Even before children learn to talk, they try to verbalize their thoughts by actions and mostly through crying. It gets a bit tricky when you have no idea why your kid is crying their lungs out but because they can’t yet tell you. Even if sometimes they are old enough to talk, they can’t quite put their thoughts into words which leads to frustration and a long crying spell. We are here not to stop you from letting your child cry. Experts claim that crying actually soothes them and helps them vent out their frustrations. Here are some of the reasons which would help you address the situation in a better way.
The child is overstimulated and overtired
If your child is getting hyper and crying for silly things like why is bowl round or how refrigerator eat their treat, chances are your little one is tired. You cannot always make your kid feel rested but keeping a sleep schedule comes in quite handy. Consult your paediatric about the age-appropriate sleep routine and number of naps per day and stick to it. Keep an eye on the sure signs of tiredness such as yawning, rubbing eyes, and looking dazed.
Your child is “hangry”
This is not related to any age but we all get hangry at some point in time. Hunger might be the reason your bubbling and giggling toddler is suddenly cranky. Try offering a treat or some healthy snacks to curb those hunger pangs till it is time for the meal.
Your child is stressed
Yes, children can feel the agony of stress too. If you ask why they are stressed as they don’t have to worry about jobs and bills etc then let us point out that children too have a lot on their plate. Sometimes they are overscheduled and are getting no time to relax. From dance class to school to a sports class in the evening is a bit too much for your little one. Sometimes children also get stressed by circumstances around them, for example, if you are stressed about something, you are involuntarily passing on some of your stress and anxiety to your kid too. Kids can get affected by things that don’t directly involve them.
Take care of these precious sweethearts!
