Studies suggest certain kinds of music can improve focus, especially among those with ADHD. Like many children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Jake Sussman struggled in ...

Self-soothing is any relaxing practice to distract ourselves from negative thinking and help us feel better. Examples might be breathing exercises, playing uplifting music, taking up a mindfulness ...

You may be wondering exactly what is meant by the term, self-soothing. It really means what it says – finding ways to soothe yourself when the world is giving you grief or your inner balance has been ...

Self-soothing refers to behaviors that we use to restore emotional equilibrium when we’ve experienced a setback or feel stressed out. Whether it’s having a bad day at work, a disagreement with a ...

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Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. Babies are easy to soothe, right? Give them something ...

Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm the nervous system, supporting caregivers and the children in their care. As a veteran pre-K teacher ...

Stimming, in all its forms, reflects our shared need for grounding, an expression of the connection between body and mind. Self-stimulatory behaviors are often associated with autism, but in truth, ...

Babies from birth to 12 months typically wake up between one and three times per night. Some babies are very good at soothing themselves back to sleep, while others need more help. During the first 3 ...

Whether a baby can self-soothe may depend on their age, temperament, and sleep environment. Techniques may include putting the baby to bed at the same time each night and establishing a sleep routine.

Anxiety rings, sometimes referred to as fidget or fiddle rings, are wearable distraction devices which help to alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety and general over-stimulation. They contain movable ...