Sit beside your child during homework, don't solve for him. Your presence = support, not completion.

Shake body 5 min like an animal escaping danger — discharges stress hormones.

Long low "Voo" sounds stimulate vagus nerve and calm heart.

Sway foot to foot 5 min — mimics mother's soothing of child.

One hand on head, one on chest — contain yourself sensorily.

You are not obliged to hug or kiss anyone you're uncomfortable with — body-respect phrase.

Don't reduce teen to "admission GPA." Invest in aspiration, life skills, and mental health.