@wholeparent: I can’t believe I only found out about this recently…. When your kid is upset... you can actually help calm their nervous system by giving them a hug… Well it’s really a specific hug. A MAGIC (firm/deep pressure) Hug 🫂 Place one hand on the back of their head and the other across the midline of their back and apply firm pressure. The deep pressure from this hug Activates the parasympathetic nervous system via “vagal stimulation” Which calms the amygdala (the brain’s threat alarm 🚨) And makes them feel safe and secure. Have you experienced something similar with your kid? Follow for more tips and to learn more about your kids developing BRAIN 🧠 #brainhack #deeppressure #parenting
My kid gets hugs so often, a lot of the time, even aware enough to ask for them, or squeezes...BUT, who's gonna give ME hugs to calm down my damn overwhelmed nervous system?!! 😭
2024-06-30 23:50:11
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Suzanne :
1st grade 33 yr+ teacher here. It definitely works for most all of my kiddos!
2024-06-30 02:02:11
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CupKatie :
good to know about the placement. I try to always give my son a tight hug when he's upset or hurt
2024-06-30 15:39:03
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The Machine 2334 :
100% done this and it works like magic
2024-06-29 23:30:07
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Alex R :
I hug my 2 year old when he throws tantrums, it works wonders in calming him down
2024-07-02 01:27:26
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Anne_V :
I’m gonna try this, if you have other advice for disregulation I could use it! My 5yr is working through trauma and meltdowns are now frequent.
2024-07-12 14:55:22
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voluntarymama65 :
got the opportunity to try it after I saw this with my 3yo and she calmed down like it was magic.
2024-07-03 20:01:43
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Janel Turner :
I’m 100% gonna try it on my seven-year-old
2024-07-03 02:23:03
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FairyCircleRing :
I think I need these kinds of hugs 😩
2024-06-30 02:31:50
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chaoskittensandcrafting :
When my littlest asks for a hug, this is what he’s asking for! It works for both kids, but older doesn’t want help regulating as much anymore now that she’s a tween. But still works for the 8-year-old
2024-06-30 00:18:12
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Johnna :
Wish I saw this before her ‘leaving the park’ tantrum… definitely gonna give it a try. Thank you 😊
2024-06-29 18:44:24
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Cycle.Breaker :
Definitely needed this yesterday. I’m going to try it the next time
2024-06-30 14:30:35
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Lucia on a journey :
I will try this today! thanks
2024-07-11 18:41:42
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Erehel :
oop so this is why my kid always calms down so fast 😂
also he tries to give the same hug back at only 12 months
2024-06-30 11:59:14
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Mahdawg :
Does it work for adults? Pre-teens?
2024-06-30 16:10:45
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Rachella729 :
I (as an adult) love hugs like this… so it makes sense that our tiny humans would too
2024-06-29 19:56:38
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Cecilia V :
my youngest is 13😔
2024-06-29 23:38:06
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3 Black Cats Creations :
I will 💯 be using this with my kids 🥰
2024-06-30 04:49:03
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Rachel📚🖤 :
mom of 2 boys, ages 3 and 6, it works!!!
2024-06-30 13:01:24
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marshma110w_ :
Hugs work; happy to hear the science as to why
2024-06-30 13:10:33
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Cam Dowdle :
absolutely going to try this!
2024-06-29 20:26:49
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ℭ𝔥𝔦𝔩𝔩𝔢𝔯 𝔐𝔬𝔪 🖤 :
100%
2024-07-08 22:31:39
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luc77 :
Thanks
2024-07-16 04:25:46
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mrmnkypnts :
love this, thanks. p.s. don't pronounce the W in Norwich (Norrich)
2024-06-30 11:07:29
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