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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know Janet Lansbury and all the RIE and gentle parenting advice says not to discipline or shame for crying, that you want your kids to feel safe expressing their emotions. But what can you do when the crying is truly extreme and excessive?

I really can’t take it anymore. My 27 month old cries almost nonstop, all day, every single day. Every transition, every no. Today she cried for 45 minutes because we were driving and I wouldn’t/couldn’t make her a sandwich in the car, while driving. She cries during story time before bed. She cries when she asks for donuts all day and we inevitably say no (she’s had donuts only once in her life. I have no idea where the obsession comes from). She cries when I put her into her car seat. She cries when I am on the phone and can’t play with her. She will literally cry for hours until and unless you do exactly what she wants or I get so frustrated I distract/redirect her, which only works some of the time. We say no plenty (thus all the crying!). She is not spoiled.

She only does this to me, mom. She is not like this at all with her dad, nanny, anyone else. Just me.

Has anyone had a child like this? Did therapy or something else help? I just can’t stand any more crying and screaming.[/quote]
Your two year old (I'd call her two at this point) needs unconditional love, reassurance, and to feel you are in control.  be calm and pour on the love.  Don't shame her for her feelings.  This period will pass.[/quote]

I have tried. I am failing remaining calm all the time. It’s too hard for me. Thus the thread.[/quote]

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