Frustrated toddlers will yell and throw themselves to the floor, kicking with rage. This is when understanding children's emotions becomes hard. Children's crying and temper tantrums constitute some of the most difficult moments of parenting. The sound of a child crying or raging brings up strong, uncomfortable emotions. There is often an overwhelming desire to stop the behavior.
Many adults confuse crying as the hurt, rather than the healing process.
When a young child falls and hits his head, the hurt has happened. The crying that follows is a part of the healing process. Children experience emotional release through tears and tantrums. Yet, everyone experiences sad and stressful times. Feelings are not good or bad.