11 Movements That Calm a Crying Baby


Updated 03/17/11 2:02 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Easy Ways to Calm a Crying Baby

Babies are constantly in motion for the nine months before they enter the world, so it's no wonder that they crave movement once they're out of mommy's tummy. Rocking in a nice comfy glider is lovely, but it doesn't always do the trick. Get up and soothe your newborn with these eleven movements that are a sure way to calm a crying child — proving once again that parenting is not for the weak. Read more

When's the Last Time You Cried?


Updated 08/25/10 10:38 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 35 comments

Why Do Humans Cry?

Laughing too hard is my favorite reason to cry. A wedding might be my second favorite tearful occasion. And like most everyone else, I've also cried when stressed, sad, or in pain. Humans have plenty of causes to cry, but we're the only species that sheds tears for emotional reasons. This has prompted psychologists to look into evolutionary explanations for why we cry. They found that crying Read more

Has a Workout Ever Moved You to Tears?


Updated 08/21/10 10:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Crying While Exercising

A good workout often provides an emotional outlet for me; sometimes exercise is an even better outlet than talking about my problems. When I'm feeling stressed out, upset about something, or just need some time alone, sweating it out on a run or on my yoga mat always makes me feel better. Exercise can be like therapy, and at times the physical release has triggered an emotional one, so much so Read more

How Do You Respond to Someone Crying in Public?


Updated 08/04/10 6:41 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 23 comments

Crying in Public

"There's a place for crying," Joan says on an episode of Mad Men, "and it's your apartment." This would make sense in an ideal world, but it's not always easy to control yourself in real life. Witnessing someone cry can be nearly as bad as crying the tears. Some people will just ignore, while others will look concerned, hand out tissues, ask the person if she's OK, or start an all-out Read more

Do You Like When Men Show Emotion?


Updated 07/12/10 6:07 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 21 comments

Video of Iker Casillas, Spanish Goalkeeper, Crying at World Cup Finals

Did you all watch the good soccer and even better looking men at the World Cup final yesterday? When Spain finally pulled off the win in overtime, adorable goalkeeper and member of our own dream team Iker Casillas was overcome by emotion. He couldn't stop crying, and his many tears teetered toward sobs at one point! Society embraces crying men only in certain circumstances — we accept that Read more

Do Sobbing Parents Steal the Spotlight? Bill Clinton Thinks So


Updated 07/06/10 1:58 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 4 comments

Bill Clinton Won't Cry at Chelsea's Wedding

There's nothing more common than a parent crying at their kiddo's preschool graduation or wedding. Milestones can be a lot for mom or pop to handle, but does the unbridled sentiment turn attention from the child to the parent? Bill Clinton thinks so. And the former president doesn't plan to tear up as he walks Chelsea down the aisle later this month. He told CNN: I am going to try not to cry Read more

Are You Teaching Your Son Not to Cry?


Updated 03/15/10 5:58 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

Are You Teaching Your Son Not to Cry?

It's one thing to try and distract your child when he falls on the playground to get him up and running again and another to expect him to contain his emotions. Yesterday, I was making a quick run into the grocery store to pick up juice bars for my whimpering son who had a sore throat and fever. As I took him out of the car, quiet tears were falling down his face and a nice man who had parked Read more

Dads Aren't Deaf, It's in Their Genes


Updated 12/02/09 1:06 PM · Posted by babysugar · 4 comments

Men Are Not as Likely to Wake Up Due to a Crying Baby

What is the top sound most likely to disturb a woman's sleep? If you guessed a baby crying, you were right! According to a study done by the MindLab institution, women (mothers or not) wake up much easier than their male counterparts when it comes to weeping wee ones. In fact, crickets are more likely to awaken him from his slumber. Though many daddies may have the best of intentions, it may be Read more

Can You Decipher Your Baby's Cries?


Updated 11/11/09 10:33 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

New iPhone Application Claims to Decipher Baby Cries

It's safe to say that many parents would be willing to pay top dollar to find out what is making their baby cry. So it's only logical that there are studies surrounding the subject and solutions marketed for those desperate parents. From research finding that newborns wail with an accent to a new iPhone application that claims to help new parents figure out why their lil one is screaming mad — Read more

10 Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby


Updated 08/27/09 2:42 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby

Cry baby! Some parents are fortunate to find a remedy to their lil one's crying fits, while others are forced to search for solutions on a daily basis. For every book on the subject, there is a mother with her own ideas. While we may not recommend giving the baby a bottle or whiskey, there are plenty of other methods to try. We've gathered up 10 of our favorite ways to soothe a fussy baby, but Read more