When a child’s emotions escalate, it’s natural to want to step in and fix things immediately. However, understanding the underlying mechanisms of overwhelm can provide clarity and guide you in supporting your child through these challenging moments.

As a parent, one needs to be ready to face all kinds of challenges. Like receiving a serious or sudden news regarding your child’s health, which can be destabilising in many ways. So, here’s a quick checklist of how you can responsibly handle your child’s health crisis and care for them without compromising your own emotional and mental well-being.