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.
That sudden, terrifying wave of dread when you’re with your kids isn’t just stress. It’s a disorienting experience unique to being a parent. Let’s walk through what it feels like, why it happens, and how you can start to find your footing again.