Small children sometimes cry to release tension when they are
overtired or overstimulated. This happens when they have been held by a lot of
people in a short amount of time or exposed to lots of noise, bright lights,
loud voices, or music.
You can protect your child from becoming overtired by keeping a
regular routine for meals, naps, and play times.
If your child is crying because he or she is overtired or
overstimulated, try the following: