“Telling kids not to cry sends the message that their feelings aren’t valid. Crying is a natural way to express emotions, and it’s important for kids to feel safe by showing how they feel ...
It’s a Friday night in 2006. I’m 11 years old. I’m on either the best or second-best team in Clearwater Little League, depending on the week. We’re playing our rivals at the Sid Lickton sports complex ...