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When anxiety shows up, your inner voice often gets louder—and not in a helpful way. Instead of support, it might sound like criticism. Instead of calm, it might spiral into panic or self-blame. That voice can be convincing. It tells you you’re doing it wrong, that you should be “handling this better,” or that something […]

I used to think I had to be a perfectly calm parent to help my child manage their big feelings. But the truth is, emotional regulation isn’t about never losing your cool. It’s about noticing what’s happening in your body and mind—and learning how to come back to center (especially when everything feels chaotic). If […]