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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stay calm. Comfort him calmly, without getting into the drama yourself. Don't punish or humiliate a kid for having feelings - that's just mean! [/quote]

+1.  And for those saying tell him to suck it up, a five year old isn't going to understand what that even means.  He's just going to register a lack of compassion.  Doesn't actually solve anything because it's not teaching him how to deal with emotions more effectively.[/quote]

Not all emotions are equal. Sometimes you need to teach kids to turn it off. If not, you're just raising a cry baby. It's  alright to cry but some kids need to be taught when it's isn't. It's also alright to toughen up.[/quote]

I totally agree!  [/quote]

I don't disagree but the question seems to be how to help a little one know when it is "ok" to cry and when it is not. Clearly crying all of the time isn't going to work - but what techniques are  going to work with the super sensitive kid without screwing them up?[/quote]

When it's something that does not warrant tears you tell them they need to suck it up and be tougher. 5 is not too young to hear and understand this. You ignore until they get themselves under control. It will take some time, but it's got to be done. If it's really not improving - it's time to consult an expert. There are times when they are actually hurt and need comfort- save it for those moments. They will start to identify the appropriate time for tears.[/quote]

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