Popsugar Family Parenting What to Say to Your Kids When They Cry The Best Ways to React to Your Crying Toddler, According to an Expert December 23, 2018 by Renee Jain View On One Page Photo 12 of 14 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 12 "I can hear you are crying, but I don't know what you need. Can you help me understand?" Even if your child cannot verbalize why they are crying at first, this can give them a chance to practice. Previous Next Start Slideshow Parenting