If you’ve ever seen your child melt down in a supermarket aisle, scream because you gave them the “wrong” colour cup, or cling to you tightly during loud gatherings, you already know that emotional regulation is not just a developmental skill; it’s a daily survival skill for families. In Indian households, we often hear: “Itna sa baat hai, ro kyun rahe ho?” or “Chup raho, sab dekh rahe hain.” But emotions don’t switch off because adults want them to. Children