Conchita Sisí, psychologist: “Crying is an act of self-care, not a sign of weakness”
The expert has collaborated with a toy initiative to teach that emotion and the expression of feelings are good at all ages.
Question: Why do you think today’s society tends to suppress or minimise emotional sensitivity, especially in childhood?
Q: What are the risks of raising children to believe that being strong means not showing emotions?
Q: How does emotional repression affect psychological development and long-term mental health?
Q: Why is it important to teach that crying or expressing emotions is not a weakness but a need?
Q: What benefits does a child gain from learning to recognise and manage their emotions from a young age?
Q: How is sensitivity connected to skills such as empathy and resilience?
Q: What role can toys like Cry Babies play in normalising emotional expression?
Q: How can parents use these toys to reinforce positive messages about sensitivity?
Q: Can this approach help reduce stigma in adolescence and adulthood?
Q: Are we seeing a cultural shift towards accepting vulnerability?
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Q: What strategies should brands and educators adopt to promote sensitivity as a value?
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