Quote Originally Posted by Judy Trickett View Post
This is called empathy crying. It's normal for that age and there isn't really anything you can do for it but allow her to grow out of it.
I agree ~ just send her the message that 'shhhh its ok Michelle is helping little Johhny' so you are sending the message she does not NEED to cry too cause SHE is ok and perhaps instead of screaming herself trying to get her to come rub his back or show empathy in some other manner verses crying herself .... kids are smart if you offer them an alternative outlet that still meets their needs they will generally take it.