My Favorite Calm-Down Tools for When Big Feelings Happen

Because some days, emotions take the wheel — and we need more than just deep breaths. Raising a neurodivergent teen means navigating some big emotions — theirs and mine. Over the years, I’ve found a few simple, affordable tools that actually help us calm down during meltdowns, overstimulation, or shutdown moments. These aren’t miracle cures, but they’ve made our home feel a little more peaceful when it counts.