Feb 28, 2022
Emotional Peace
Emotional Peace
Emotional Peace
Using sound to support emotional regulation during stressful moments
Emotional regulation is one of the most challenging skills for young children. Big feelings can appear quickly and with intensity, especially during transitions, sensory overload or unexpected changes. Sound can be a supportive tool for these moments and can help children return to a safer emotional state.
HushAway® designs sound experiences that draw on ASMR, Solfeggio frequencies and binaural beats to help children manage overwhelm. Research shows that these approaches support emotional balance, reduced anxiety and improved recovery after stress.
Why sound helps during emotional moments
ASMR creates a sense of closeness, comfort and gentle sensory engagement. These cues can help children feel less alone during moments of distress. Studies show that ASMR can reduce anxiety, slow heart rate and provide emotional relief for many listeners .
Solfeggio frequencies such as 396 Hz and 417 Hz are associated with emotional release and resilience. They help ease feelings of fear, frustration or heaviness, which are common during meltdowns. Frequencies like 639 Hz support connection and relational ease, helping children feel more supported by the people around them .
Binaural beats guide the brain into calmer patterns. Theta and alpha beats promote emotional clarity and gentle relaxation. Research suggests that these tones support recovery from anxiety and help reduce the physiological stress response when children feel overwhelmed .
How families use sound in emotional situations
Sound becomes a companion during stressful moments. Parents may press play during a meltdown, after an argument, during homework frustration or after a difficult school day. Children often begin to recognise the sound as a signal that they are safe and supported.
Some parents use sound while sitting quietly next to their child. Others use it in the background while offering gentle co-regulation. The goal is not to stop the emotion, but to support the child through it.
Building emotional resilience with simple practices
Sound cues help children notice their internal experience without feeling overwhelmed by it. Over time, repeated exposure helps build emotional awareness and self-regulation.
Families often report that:
• meltdowns shorten
• recovery becomes easier
• transitions become smoother
• communication improves
These are the natural outcomes of reduced stress and increased emotional safety.
A small tool with meaningful impact
Emotional regulation is a skill that grows with time. Sound can be a gentle companion along the way. Research across ASMR, Solfeggio frequencies and binaural beats continues to show meaningful potential. Each one offers support for the nervous system and helps children reconnect with themselves after big feelings.
When families use sound with intention, they create small spaces of peace where children feel understood, guided and held with care.
Using sound to support emotional regulation during stressful moments
Emotional regulation is one of the most challenging skills for young children. Big feelings can appear quickly and with intensity, especially during transitions, sensory overload or unexpected changes. Sound can be a supportive tool for these moments and can help children return to a safer emotional state.
HushAway® designs sound experiences that draw on ASMR, Solfeggio frequencies and binaural beats to help children manage overwhelm. Research shows that these approaches support emotional balance, reduced anxiety and improved recovery after stress.
Why sound helps during emotional moments
ASMR creates a sense of closeness, comfort and gentle sensory engagement. These cues can help children feel less alone during moments of distress. Studies show that ASMR can reduce anxiety, slow heart rate and provide emotional relief for many listeners .
Solfeggio frequencies such as 396 Hz and 417 Hz are associated with emotional release and resilience. They help ease feelings of fear, frustration or heaviness, which are common during meltdowns. Frequencies like 639 Hz support connection and relational ease, helping children feel more supported by the people around them .
Binaural beats guide the brain into calmer patterns. Theta and alpha beats promote emotional clarity and gentle relaxation. Research suggests that these tones support recovery from anxiety and help reduce the physiological stress response when children feel overwhelmed .
How families use sound in emotional situations
Sound becomes a companion during stressful moments. Parents may press play during a meltdown, after an argument, during homework frustration or after a difficult school day. Children often begin to recognise the sound as a signal that they are safe and supported.
Some parents use sound while sitting quietly next to their child. Others use it in the background while offering gentle co-regulation. The goal is not to stop the emotion, but to support the child through it.
Building emotional resilience with simple practices
Sound cues help children notice their internal experience without feeling overwhelmed by it. Over time, repeated exposure helps build emotional awareness and self-regulation.
Families often report that:
• meltdowns shorten
• recovery becomes easier
• transitions become smoother
• communication improves
These are the natural outcomes of reduced stress and increased emotional safety.
A small tool with meaningful impact
Emotional regulation is a skill that grows with time. Sound can be a gentle companion along the way. Research across ASMR, Solfeggio frequencies and binaural beats continues to show meaningful potential. Each one offers support for the nervous system and helps children reconnect with themselves after big feelings.
When families use sound with intention, they create small spaces of peace where children feel understood, guided and held with care.