Seeing children putting fingers in their mouths, parents immediately pull out their fingers. Is it right to do so? Often you ...

“Pain and discomfort help a child become resilient,” says UNC Health pediatrician Edward Pickens, MD. “They are learning the skills for self-soothing and calming, and that’s not ...

In parenting discussions, “self-regulation” often pertains to temper tantrums, behavioral issues, and child development. Dawn ...

Stimming, or self-stimulating behavior, can be a coping mechanism to manage sensory overload or focus better. Learn why it ...

S timming – short for “self-stimulatory behaviour” – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

When it all gets too much, you can help your child learn practical self-soothing tools to get them back to a space of calm. One exercise you can try is ‘Take Five’ deep belly breathing.

These children may learn to self-soothe and feel as though they can only rely on themselves. As a result, they have little motivation or trust to seek help or support from others. A child with an ...

Zendaya was one of several children participating in the Waukegan Park District’s Be You, Be Bold Self Esteem Workshop, which ...

Repetitive behaviours, otherwise known as 'stimming', can be a source of comfort for autistic children, serving as a self-soothing tool. "Repetitive movements or speech, such as hand-flapping, rocking ...