3 Better Things to Say Instead of "Don't Cry" | Mel Robbins #Shorts
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as posted by the channelOrder your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them.
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Did your parent ever tell you to stop crying?
According to Columbia-trained psychologist and intergenerational trauma expert, Dr. Mariel Buqué, words like that can teach kids to keep their feelings to themselves instead of talking about them.
Instead of trying to make the feeling stop, Dr. Buqué suggests staying present with it.
Try asking:
“How are you feeling right now?”
“How can I help?”
“Help me understand.”
Those simple questions let a child know they’re heard and supported - even when things are hard.
In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Dr. Buqué explains how small changes in what we say can lower stress and make family conversations feel safer over time.
This conversation with @Dr.MarielBuque gives you simple words to use and practical ideas you can try right away - at the dinner table, on the phone, or in everyday moments that matter.
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