Being a parent or caregiver of tamariki or rangatahi / children or teenagers with FASD can be tiring and very challenging. Whānau who have children with FASD are often under a great deal of stress. 

It's important to do your best to look after yourself so when you need to respond to an extra-stressful situation (and there will always be those) you're in the best place to be able to stop and think about your options. If you're tired you may respond to melt-downs in ways which can make things worse – or yourself and your child – but if you have a bit of 'wiggle room' in your stress levels, it's better for everyone.

This will not always be possible however, even with the best of intentions, so don't beat yourself up if you can't always respond in the way you wish you could!