noun a loud vocal expression of strong emotion, typically pain or sorrow
pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)
In the field of parenting, 'cry it out' refers to a sleep training method where parents allow their baby to cry for a period of time before intervening, with the goal of teaching the baby to self-soothe and fall asleep independently.
Within psychology, 'cry it out' may be studied in relation to attachment theory and the effects of different parenting styles on child behavior and emotional regulation.
In pediatrics, 'cry it out' may be discussed in terms of its impact on infant sleep patterns and emotional development.
In parenting articles, writers may discuss the controversial method of 'cry it out' as a way to help babies learn to self-soothe and sleep through the night.
Psychologists may use the 'cry it out' method as a topic of discussion in therapy sessions with parents who are struggling with sleep training their children.
Pediatricians may advise parents on the 'cry it out' method as a potential option for sleep training their infants.
Parenting coaches may work with parents to implement the 'cry it out' method in a way that aligns with their parenting style and goals.