Feeling frayed by the demands of parenting? An anxiety toolkit is your personal first-aid kit for the mind. Discover how to create a simple, effective kit to help you find calm and navigate those tough moments with more grace and self-kindness.
When your heart starts racing and your chest tightens, “just relax” is the worst advice possible. Instead, you need a physiological override switch. Here is the science-backed breathing technique that experts say is the fastest way to stop panic in its tracks.
When the noise of parenting triggers a panic response, you need a tool that works instantly. The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique helps disengage your fight-or-flight response and brings you back to the present moment. Here is exactly how to use it, even in a chaotic house.
Do you have headaches that won’t quit or a stomach that always feels “off”? You might be experiencing somatic anxiety. We dive into the surprising physical symptoms of anxiety, referencing Dr. Gabor Maté’s research on why our bodies keep the score when our minds are too busy to notice.