- You are a parent, caregiver, or educator of children aged 3-10 years.
- You want to be honest without shocking or overwhelming the child.
- You wonder how to answer "difficult" topics such as death, diversity, body, emotions.
- You want scientifically valid yet accessible guidance.
Come let's explore together what it means to be a parent in our times without restrictive or distorted beliefs and outdated stereotypes.
Suzanna Papafagou, a clinical developmental psychologist-psychotherapist, and Pelio Papadia, a communication expert and journalist, have joined forces to write a book that goes beyond standardized advice for parents.
In its pages, they gathered real questions from adults related to children and questions from children of all ages, from preschool to adolescence, grouped them thematically, and respond to them with well-documented answers, utilizing current scientific developments.
A thoughtful yet applicable guide for the psycho-education of parents, inviting us to understand our role more deeply while also providing practical solutions for everyday life.
Topics covered:
- INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA
- DIVORCE
- LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
- SEXUALITY
- DIVERSITY
- DEATH
This book is for you if...
- You are a parent, caregiver, or educator of children aged 3-10 years.
- You want to be honest without shocking or overwhelming the child.
- You wonder how to answer "difficult" topics such as death, diversity, body, emotions.
- You want scientifically valid yet accessible guidance.
What will this book offer you?
It will help you answer without shame, embarrassment, or evasions – even to the most difficult questions. It provides you with examples of dialogues, basic psychological principles, and small tips on how to respect your child's age, stage of development, and mental resilience. It is a guide, not a manual, so you can be present with truth, without stress.
Inside the book you will find:
- 18 chapters with burning questions that children ask (e.g. "What is death?", "What is sex?", "Why are you angry?").
- Examples of everyday dialogues between parent and child.
- Advice based on child psychology for every age.
- Reflection exercises to help you understand your own reactions.
- Help with how to "translate" your words into words a child can understand.
The opinion of the experts
“A book that was missing from Greek literature. Child-centered, sincere, without didacticism.”
– Review by a psychologist posted on the back cover
– From a presentation at the Network for Children’s Rights
Read an excerpt
“Saying ‘I don’t know’ or ‘let’s find out together’ is not a weakness – it is authentic communication.”
“We don’t answer to control. We answer to build trust.”
A few words about the authors
Suzanna Papafagou is a child psychologist specializing in developmental psychology with many years of experience in school settings. Pellio Papadia is a journalist and mother, with deep knowledge of children's literature and parental communication. Together, they have created a book that is warm, understandable, and fully aligned with the needs of the modern family.
Manufacturer
Product Guides
- Authors
- Souzana Papafagou, Pelio Papadia
- Publisher
- PSychogios
- Language
- Greek
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 448
- Release Date
- 10/2024
- Publication Date
- 2024
- Dimensions
- 14x21 cm
- Series
- -
- ISBN-13
- 9786180158502
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