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Denmark is officially moving away from the cry it out method after a nationwide study revealed it was still being taught in most municipalities. More than 700 psychologists signed a unified statement urging immediate discontinuation of the practice. They emphasized that prolonged crying without comfort elevates cortisol and affects how the infant brain forms emotional and stress regulation pathways. This national push reflects growing scientific awareness of early neural sensitivity.
Researchers highlight that when babies cry alone, their stress signals rise sharply. Without caregiver response, the brain begins wiring for self protection rather than trust. These early patterns influence later attachment styles emotional stability and even learning behavior. Denmark’s decision aligns with decades of neuroscience showing that infants depend on caregiver regulation to build healthy neural circuits.
Despite this, the cry it out approach continues to be recommended in parts of the U.S. where outdated models of infant independence remain common. Scientists argue that babies do not learn self soothing through isolation. Instead they learn through repeated experiences of comfort which stabilize heart rate breathing and emotional processing. This helps form long term resilience.
Denmark’s shift highlights a global conversation about infant well being. The science is clear. Responding to a baby’s distress supports healthier development than leaving them to cry alone.

When a child’s behavior feels challenging, it’s easy to assume they’re doing it on purpose.
But most of the time, behavior is communication.

Kids act out when they’re tired, hungry, overwhelmed, anxious, missing connection, struggling with a skill, or carrying an unmet need they don’t yet know how to express.

Seeing behavior this way doesn’t mean we allow everything. It means we respond with kindness and curiosity instead of punishment, and support instead of shame.

When we look for the reason beneath the behavior, we help our children feel safer, more understood, and more capable of learning better ways to cope.

That’s where real growth happens. 💛

Roughhousing looks chaotic to adults, but to a child’s brain it is structured learning. Psychological research shows that playful physical interaction is essential for healthy emotional and social development during early childhood.

When children wrestle, chase, and tumble in safe settings, they learn how to regulate force, read social cues, and stop when someone signals discomfort. This teaches self control empathy and boundaries in ways words alone cannot.

Children who are never allowed to horseplay miss critical lessons about power and restraint. Without this practice, the brain has fewer opportunities to learn how to manage strong impulses safely. Research links the absence of rough play with higher levels of aggressive behavior later in life.

Roughhousing also strengthens emotional regulation. During physical play, stress rises and falls naturally. The nervous system practices excitement without losing control. This builds resilience and improves impulse management as children grow.

Parents do not need to fear rough play. When guided with clear limits and supervision, it becomes one of the most effective tools for teaching cooperation respect and emotional balance. Healthy roughhousing is not about chaos. It is about wiring the brain to handle strength responsibly.

2-14 year olds needed!

If you are near Peachtree Corners(here till 3:30) come support Jaidyns community project bake sale, raising money for Full Radius Dance, an awesome non profit, all about inclusion. Www.fullradiusdance.org

If you are in the Norcross area Saturday , stop by the Peachy Corners Cafe anytime from 1-3:30pm , to support Jaidyns 8th grade community project . She’s having a bake sale to raise money for Full Radius Dance. An awesome organization……check out their page.

Always a good reminder something I saved years ago .. from Positive Parenting Solutions. 💕