Why do parents and caregivers become FRUSTRATED and ANGRY?
A crying baby can be frustrating to parents and caregivers. Guess what! It is supposed to be. If crying were pleasant then it would be easy to ignore. Unfortunately it can be difficult to stop a crying baby. When a baby cries and is not easily consoled, the parent or caregiver may start to doubt his own ability to care for the baby. Lack of sleep and other life stresses can increase the feelings of helplessness and frustration. REMEMBER a crying baby is not misbehaving on purpose.