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The act of crying, often viewed as a sign of weakness, plays a crucial role in the emotional and social well-being of individuals, especially during childhood. Psychologist Conchita Sisí, director of the Salud en Mente clinic, emphasizes that tears are a natural response that allows us to express emotions, regulate them, and reduce stress. Crying not only strengthens emotional bonds but also contributes to physiological calmness, facilitating emotional balance after stressful situations.
To counteract the biases associated with crying, the company IMC Toys Global has launched the campaign “The Revolution of Crybabies,” which promotes a more empathetic and conscious education. This initiative aims to highlight the importance of enabling children to express their emotions without fear of being suppressed, fostering healthy emotional development and effective communication.
Various studies support the idea that crying after intense experiences helps facilitate a quicker return to emotional balance. Sisí states that allowing crying is a natural and healthy way to manage emotions. From a neurobiological perspective, crying activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps deactivate stress and generates a feeling of tranquility.
The social impact of crying is equally significant: it expresses vulnerability and fosters empathy, creating closeness between people. The psychologist highlights that, in a supportive environment, tears reinforce trust and strengthen emotional bonds. For children, growing up in an environment that validates crying equips them with valuable emotional tools that will serve them in adulthood.
The toys from the Bebés Llorones line, created by IMC Toys, give children the opportunity to interact with dolls that cry and express emotions, helping them understand and manage their own feelings. This interactivity teaches little ones that expressing sadness is natural and that communicating their emotions strengthens emotional ties.
Normalizing crying, according to Sisí, does not mean encouraging it indiscriminately but recognizing it as an essential mechanism for emotional health. Supporting and validating tears in a safe environment not only provides well-being but also reduces stress and improves social and familial relationships. Ultimately, crying is not a sign of fragility; it is a natural strategy that promotes authentic and close connections, which are fundamental for individual and collective emotional balance.
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via: MiMub in Spanish
