Dear Parents!
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Julia, I am a practising psychologist, and a mother of two. In my work, I all too often see how hard it can be for children and parents alike to be aware of, to accept, and to work with their emotions. This can lead to conflict, low self-esteem, confusion, a sense of being unwanted, and ultimately, to depression. Learning to understand one’s feelings and their causes is best done in childhood — as parents, we have an important task on our hands!
I would like you to see this book as your guide in exploring the magical world of emotions with your child. I’ve included games and exercises, which will allow you and your child to experiment and try out new things.
The story was written with three- to six-year-old children in mind. This is a great age to actively work on helping children get to know and understand their feelings. By encouraging them to understand themselves and their feelings better, to talk about their emotions, and to work on them in order to regulate them, you will help ensure that they do not internalize their problems, thereby turning them into a source of chronic trauma. Instead, they will learn to deal with issues as they arise.
Why We Need Emotions
All parents want to help their children be happy, yet there are no universal recipes, so all of us simply try our best.
A reliable sign is the feeling of happiness that one experiences when one is truly feeling and living through one’s emotions. This ability to be present makes for a fuller, more vivid, real and
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