“Some of these, such as the soothing sounds of the ocean or gentle music, can be very relaxing and therapeutic.”

“Time can be a soothing balm, like a topical ointment that helps a stinging soul feel a bit better.”

“It was the blandness of the yogurt, the soothing taste of the wheat, and the vaporous crunch of the onion, all encased in a mixture of herbs unlike anything I had ever tasted before.”

“For example, caregiver reactions may be quite different for a highly irritable, highly soothable child, as compared to an equally highly irritable child who is not soothable.”