In a moment of union, possibilities multiply and the present and future change. Children are born first in dreams, within the heart, and then in the embrace. Along with the child, the family is born. Whether single-parent, traditional, blended, or any other form that arises, children are the living expression of love, hope, and life itself.

Obvious, spontaneous, and genuine, love springs forth, touches us, and sometimes, at times, may even frighten. Without instructions, only with willingness and care, day by day, we respond to the needs and challenges of family life. We learn and teach, we consider and reconsider, we get disappointed and try again.

Communication is the foundation and means of evolution for the precious parent-child relationship. Empathic communication goes beyond words to the deeper meaning of things. The gaze, the smile, the hug... they all speak. And silence speaks... sometimes it screams.

By acquiring good communication practices and fostering the ability of empathy from a young age, we offer an invaluable gift to our relationships and our family. The original activities in the book achieve a double result: they cultivate empathy in parents’ communication while children develop their ability to perceive and express their emotions.

The structure of the activities is presented in a simple way, so it addresses parents, guardians, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals.