> We have tried everything and he’s old enough but won’t stop crying. Going by the article and experience, it sounds like you see it as a problem that needs fi

> We have tried everything and he’s old enough but won’t stop crying. Going by the article and experience, it sounds like you see it as a problem that needs fixing, which means you're probably not being supportive when he does cry, and don't have or want a very intimate relationship with him. Children need care from their parents, even too much of it to the point where it annoys them! Knowing they can rely on the safety of their parents gives them confidence to take greater risks.