Margot and Ina are new mothers. Margot is overwhelmed when her baby cries for hours. Ina, is also experiencing a lot of distress. However, she has a strategy for coping with the times when her baby is inconsolable: She arranged beforehand with her partner, a parent, or a friend that they would come and look after the baby in this situation. Although Ina knows that being close to her baby and spending time with her can improve her own mood, she also respects her own need to be helped and to take breaks.
For more information on crying babies
When the baby arrives, you will face new challenges. Many parents mention that managing a crying baby is difficult. See the information sheet « Eyes on Crying. Listen: They’re talking to you!» in the Toolkit. This is a document developed by the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development.
