👇 read this 👇 Anxiety pulling you out of the present? Try these simple grounding techniques to bring yourself back to now—fast! When anxiety strikes, your mind races into what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. The key to calm? Bring your focus back to what’s real—your body, your breath, your surroundings. These quick grounding tricks work instantly to restore control. 5 More Grounding Techniques to Try: ➡️ Press Your Palms Together. Apply gentle pressure and focus on the warmth between them. Physi

That question - “What is their nervous system responding to?” - is the difference between fighting against your child and supporting them through dysregulation. Here’s what this looks like in real moments: Morning shoe meltdown: Instead of: “You’re being so difficult. Just put them on!” Ask yourself: What’s happening in their body right now? Are they already overwhelmed from breakfast sensory input? Is the seam bothering them? Did they just transition from preferred activity? Then respond to the