No fear of baby tears

The baby therapist Thomas Harms explains clearly and thoroughly why babies cry and how parents can safely and successfully regulate their babies' emotions. While it was once said that hours of crying strengthened the lungs and had health benefits, therapists today know that babies only feel secure when they are mirrored and acknowledged in all their feelings. A baby's cry carries a message to the environment that needs to be deciphered. However, crying presents significant emotional challenges for parents and can lead to stress and uncertainty in daily life. Current research shows that parents can better understand and support their infants when they remain connected to their own feelings and bodily sensations. Body and mindfulness exercises, available for download as audio files, help parents learn mindful self-observation and proper abdominal breathing, as well as strengthen their inner resources. This way, they can better perceive, understand, and adequately respond to their baby's tears and needs.