A baby's ability to self-soothe depends on age, distress level, and temperament—meaning parental help isn't a bad habit; it's ...

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. Babies are easy to soothe, right? Give them something ...

When it comes to skin concerns, you’ve got your series of regulars: dryness, breakouts, and oiliness. Sometimes, though, things can get more complicated. For instance, certain skin conditions, ...

Being able to calm yourself down is a skill all adults need. Self-soothing helps you pause before reacting, avoid impulsive decisions, and respond more thoughtfully in stressful or uncertain ...

Self-soothing is any relaxing practice to distract ourselves from negative thinking and help us feel better. Examples might be breathing exercises, playing uplifting music, taking up a mindfulness ...

What do you do before bed? If you're like many people, you probably stare endlessly into your phone, watch a bunch of stressful reality shows, or scroll through social media for forever. And then ...