Welcome to the 50th episode of Thriving Parenting! First off, a huge thank you for being part of this journey. Releasing this podcast was once a fear, but now, it’s something I look forward to every week—connecting, supporting, and helping you embrace a thriving life in parenting.

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Crying. It’s something all parents struggle with, and yet, society has conditioned us to fear it. We’re told a “good” baby is a quiet baby, and when our little one cries, we start questioning everything: Am I doing it wrong? Am I breaking trust? Should I stop this immediately?

But what if we rewrote this story? Instead of seeing crying as a problem, what if we recognized it as a form of communication—not something to fix, but something to support?

Today, we’re unpacking:

• Why society has trained us to fear crying
• How crying is essential for emotional development
• The shift from “stop the crying” to “support the feeling”
• Why embracing emotions at bedtime can actually make sleep easier
• How to attune to your baby’s needs without feeling overwhelmed

When we learn to hold space for our baby’s emotions without panic, everything changes. Parenting becomes less about “fixing” and more about guiding, supporting, and responding with confidence.

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Remember, you are not failing when your baby cries. You are teaching them that emotions are safe to feel. And that is one of the greatest gifts we can give as parents.

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For more information on this topic, head to the show notes: Episode 50 Show Notes

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