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 ...

Self-soothing looks different for everyone. Regardless, people should know how to comfort themselves. Maintaining a social circle is incredibly beneficial to one’s health. Friends can help you realize ...

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 ...

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 ...

A baby who can self-soothe will be better able to drift off to dreamland during naps, get to sleep at bedtime, and even go back to sleep when they wake during the night. You can't really teach your ...