The term “burnout” was first introduced in the early 1970s by American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, who was among the first to identify and describe the emotional and physical exhaustion many professionals were experiencing. Freudenberger observed that burnout doesn’t happen overnight; rather, it’s a gradual process that builds up over time...

Children can face danger or stress without it becoming damaging, as long as a caring adult is there to buffer the impact. For instance, a calm adult presence or comfort after the stressful event, such as verbal reassurance and a warm embrace, can help a child regain a natural state...