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 7 of 14 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 7 "I understand you're sad/disappointed/scared/anxious/happy, and that's OK." Reinforce the notion that feeling an emotion is what makes us human. Previous Next Start Slideshow Parenting