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 defined as an individual's efforts or capacity to calm themselves while in a state of emotional distress (Wright, 2009). It is a key aspect of well-being as it helps us stay regulated ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Don't let your bank account keep you from regulating your nervous system. But what if I told you there were healthier ways to deal with these emotions besides crying hysterically and screaming into a ...

At one point, my husband and I had three children under age four. The idea of practicing self-care was a farfetched dream. We were in survival mode at all times, buried in diaper changes, night ...

Self-soothing advice is all over the internet, much of it in the form of warnings to avoid potentially damaging sorts like “shopping therapy” or bingeing on Ben and Jerry’s, or worse, vodka martinis.

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When children are overwhelmed with emotions or challenging situations, they may turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as temper tantrums, defiance or even overeating. Such reactions to stress can ...

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It is normal for babies to cry — sometimes as much as two to four hours a day. Here are the first things to check: Is your baby hungry? Do they need to be burped? Are they too hot or cold? Is their ...