When your little is upset and crying (this is more of an LDR thing but applies to all situations) please don’t ever tell them to “stop crying”, even if it is in the nicest and kindest tone and meaning. Please tell them that “daddys baby is too pretty to cry, show daddy that beautiful smile”, or “mummy hates to see her precious little one upset, how can I help?” I’m not saying that “stop crying” is ignoring their problems, because I’m sure real caregivers would never do that. But it’s so hard to be with someone who doesn’t understand what we need. I have severe anxiety and severe depression, I cry because some nights everything is just so difficult I can’t move. You’re little could be like this too. And if they do suffer from mental illnesses, PLEASE find out their triggers and how to calm them down or help. Different triggers could mean different methods of calming them down. Call them, video chat, or if neither is possible in that moment, talk them through it over message. Tell them you love them so so much. Please don’t say “stop crying”, sometimes it hurts more than the thing that made us cry, even when said so sweet and loving.