• You have a child of any age who is going through an intense emotional period or behavioral change.
• You feel that you do not understand what is happening to them – and how to help.
• You are concerned about issues such as anger, withdrawal, psychosomatic symptoms, crises.
• You want to become a parent who does not react but understands and supports.

It will give you a new perspective on the crises children go through, away from guilt or panic. With examples and clear language, it will help you identify the "warning signs", listen to what is not said in words, and respond with calmness, empathy, and stability.

• Types of crises and how they appear at each age
• How to distinguish what is normal from what is concerning
• Symptoms we often ignore – but “speak” volumes
• The role of separation, school pressure, family events
• Guidelines for parents: What to do – and what NOT to do – when your child is “falling apart”

“A compass-book for parents who feel they are losing control and simply ‘react’. Understanding saves relationships.”
– Dr. Konstantinos Stavropoulos, child psychiatrist
“Stella Tsigkou has the experience and empathy to speak simply, humanly, and knowledgeably. A book that doesn’t tell you what to do, but helps you understand.”
– Child psychologist, Attica school unit

“The child does not know how to say: ‘I miss you,’ ‘I am afraid,’ ‘I feel lost.’ They express it through behaviors. And we must listen to them.”
“If crisis is the darkness, then your presence is the light that the child needs.”

Stella Tsiggou is a psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology. She has worked in schools, with families, and in mental health institutions, and is known for her integrative approach that combines science, empathy, and practice. Her book serves as a compass for parents seeking meaningful connection in times of crisis.