If you’re wanting to raise a kid who thinks for themselves and doesn’t automatically follow the status quo crowd, make sure you’re doing this one simple thing on the daily: when they ask you a question, instead of answering right away, reply with, “What do you think?”

Nervous system regulation as an act of resistance: The people trying to plunge you into a state of chaos are relying on the premise that you become - and remain - disregulated.

Nervous system regulation is much more than self care. It’s essential to continue to show up for yourself and others.