Most people don’t give much thought to self-soothing. Yet it is a powerful ability to have and one of the most important life skills you can learn. Self-soothing can get you through some of the most ...

When you’re deep in the throes of intense emotions, it can be difficult to calm yourself down. Many adults struggle to self-soothe, or the ability to calm themselves when feeling anxiety, anger or ...

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 ...