Is my toddler crying too much compared to other kids?

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

1. 1
   Distracting the child or telling them to move on when crying turns into seeking attention
2. 2
   Telling the child to shake it off and turning falls into funny moments rather than running to them every time
3. 3
   Giving a breathing space and keeping a neutral reaction to see if the child actually needs comforting
4. 4
   Talking to her gently and reassuring her that school is safe
5. 5
   Punishing her by removing toys
6. 6
   Trying to find the underlying cause by asking questions
7. 7
   Giving her a comforting item like a small stuffed animal or sentimental jewelry
8. 8
   Using a token system or star chart to reward days without crying

In their words

Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.