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From Nora's Notebook
Part 12. Healing Touch — Massage Techniques to Calm the Child
Touch is medicine — ancient, simple, and profoundly healing. It speaks directly to the nervous system in a language the mind doesn’t need to translate. A child’s skin is their first environment — a living map of sensory safety. Every gentle stroke, every rhythmic motion sends a message through their vagus nerve, through their heart, through their whole being: “You are loved. You are safe. You can relax.” Through slow, intentional massage, you’re not just easing muscles — you
Nora Nur Nalinci
Nov 122 min read
Part 11. Gentle Acupressure for the Vagus Nerve
Touch is the first language of safety. From the earliest days of life, a caregiver’s gentle, intentional touch tells a child’s nervous system, “You are safe. You are held.” Through mindful touch, we can help calm the vagus nerve — the body’s natural pathway of regulation, rest, and connection. Acupressure is one of the simplest, most loving ways to restore balance. It’s not about applying force. It’s about presence, breath, and intention. Even the lightest touch — when held
Nora Nur Nalinci
Nov 122 min read
Part 10. Building Lifelong Resilience Through Connection
Resilience isn’t about avoiding stress — it’s about learning to return to safety after stress. Each time a child experiences a challenge, feels supported, and finds calm again, their nervous system becomes stronger, wiser, and more adaptable. True resilience is not toughness or suppression, but flexibility anchored in safety. It’s the body’s ability to bend without breaking, to release tension, and to find balance again through connection. At the heart of this process lies o
Nora Nur Nalinci
Nov 122 min read
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