Wellbeing Resources

Cook’s Hook-Up: A Quick Reset for Mind and Body

Duration: About 2 minutes
Best for: Calming the nervous system, centering emotions, quick regulation

This short, calming exercise—drawn from Brain Gym techniques—is a simple yet powerful way to bring your mind and body back into balance. It uses gentle movement and posture to help engage both sides of the brain, settle the nervous system, and create a sense of focus.

Perfect for parents or carers in the middle of a hectic day, this technique only takes a minute or two and can be used just about anywhere. It’s especially helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or when you or your child need help transitioning from one task to another.

Benefits:

• Helps regulate emotional responses
• Supports shared calm between parent and child
• Builds brain-body integration

Use it when you need to pause, recentre, or model a calming strategy to your child in real time.