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Marco Bertaglia
FREE ONLINE INTRODUCTION
Why Do Babies Cry?
Understanding needs, tears and emotional release
Thursday, 10 September 2026
19:00–20:30 CEST
Online via Zoom · In English · Free
Register free to receive the Zoom link: https://cnvc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/y8v9EUugSBK-o9Gx_EGR3w
When a baby cries, our first question is often: How can I make the crying stop? Aware Parenting invites us to ask another question too: What might this crying be communicating, and how can I stay close enough to listen?
Babies cry for many reasons. Some cries call our attention to an immediate need—for food, closeness, comfort, rest, warmth, relief from discomfort or appropriate care. Then babies also cry as a form of emotional release. When immediate needs have been checked, the baby is safe, and a caring adult remains present to crying, just welcoming, without trying to stop, trusting the capabilities of babies to process their stress, tensions and trauma.
In this free 90-minute online introduction, we will explore these two broad kinds of crying and what it can mean to accompany tears without ignoring the baby, leaving the baby alone or rushing automatically to suppress every expression. We will get an initial insight in Aware Parenting and its three aspects.
What we will explore
- how to distinguish crying that signals an immediate need from crying that may support emotional release;
- why checking physical needs, discomfort and safety always comes first;
- how to offer warm, attentive presence when tears continue;
- the difference between listening to crying and ignoring a baby;
- how our own feelings and reactions can influence the way we respond;
- practical questions from participants.
Who is this for?
The session is open to parents, expectant parents, caregivers and people who accompany families professionally. No previous knowledge of Aware Parenting is needed. Babies and ordinary family interruptions are welcome; cameras may remain off whenever needed.
Format
A short presentation, guided reflection and time for questions. The event will be held in English on Zoom. After registering, you will receive the personal access link by email. The event will be recorded. If you do not wish to appear, you are welcome to indicate your first name only, switch your camera off. Should you share something personal, you can later request this part to be edited out, or altered with a voice over and different names, hiding your face and name in the editing. This will be briefly explained at the start of the event.
About Marco
Marco Bertaglia is a Certified Aware Parenting Instructor in Germany and Italy, working in five languages. He was first certified by Dr Aletha Solter in 2004 and was recertified in August 2026. He has long-standing experience accompanying parents and families and is also a CNVC-certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication.
Important note
This is an educational event and does not replace medical, psychological or other qualified professional advice. If you are concerned about a baby’s health, pain, feeding or development, please seek appropriate personal, specific professional support, either with me, with other Aware Parenting Certified Instructors, with Dr. Aletha Solter directly, or with a psychotherapist, doctor, or other appropriate professional near you.
Registration
Why Do Babies Cry?
Thursday, 10 September 2026
19:00–20:30 CEST
Online via Zoom · In English · Free
Register free: https://cnvc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/y8v9EUugSBK-o9Gx_EGR3w
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