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Is Crying It Out Dangerous for Kids?
December 16, 2011 It seems every few years new theories come out about the best way to raise children, some of which go against what was previously believed to be a best practice. I've never been a fan of letting kids "cry it out" at night, but that is because I don't have the strength to let my kids cry for me for very long before I want to comfort them. Now it looks as though some experts thinks it's best to provide that comfort.
If the link between parent and child is strong enough that kids can "catch" their parents' stress, it may stand to reason that babies crave the physical connection that comes with a cuddle.