In a city often dominated by “grind culture,” sometimes we forget to take some time for ourselves and our mental needs. But is it OK to cry in public? A lot of people in D.C. are doing just that and ...

Crying is often regarded as a sign of weakness, and even something to be ashamed of. But let’s continue to normalize crying, not only because those arguments are bullshit, but because science agrees ...

Crying is a natural bodily response to emotions like sadness or joy, as well as stress and pain. It's completely normal and nothing to be ashamed of, but crying doesn't come easily for everyone. Ever ...

Brandon Stosuy is the author of several books on creativity and the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Creative Independent. His latest book, "Sad Happens: A Celebration of Tears," began when ...

Babies cry to communicate needs like hunger, tiredness, or a diaper change. If you’ve ruled out the possibilities and your baby is still crying, call your pediatrician, as it could be a sign of ...

If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskids@theconversation.edu.au. What makes us cry? – Claudia, age 7.5, Victoria. Hi Claudia. Thank you for this very sensible ...

As a child, I didn’t allow myself to cry in front of people. Whenever I was in pain, I hid my tears from everyone, even from my mother and father. Instead, I only released my tears by myself, ...

It was my last run of the day, and I couldn’t hold them back anymore. I steered my snowboard off to the side near some bushes and trees, where I burst into tears. It had been a discouraging day of ...