01/19/2026
Did you know Epsom salt baths can be a simple way to support anxiety relief in kids?
When a child is experiencing anxiety, it’s often a sign their nervous system is overstimulated. This leads to sympathetic activation, also known as fight-or-flight. In this state, adrenaline is high, urgency feels constant, and the body struggles to slow down.
Children in this mode may seem irritable, overly sensitive, unable to focus, or emotionally reactive.
Years ago, kids naturally regulated their nervous systems through boredom, outdoor play, reading, coloring, and imaginative play. Today, many kids move from one stimulating activity straight to the next. The moment boredom appears, a screen often fills the gap.
As parents, we have to be intentional about helping our children step out of constant stimulation. We need to teach them how to calm their bodies and reset their nervous systems.
Sometimes that looks like quiet play, fresh air, or shared downtime. Other times, it can be calming therapies we do together, like an Epsom salt bath to help promote relaxation and nervous system balance.
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