My mind raced. It had been a relatively high-stress weekend, and I craved a way to relax. Yet, for me and a lot of people I know, trying hard to relax can be, well, stressful. I grabbed some sand, a ...

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 ...

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 ...