For the following 10 weeks, we presented the world of children’s emotions and behaviours. We practised empathy, we did square breathing to calm our nerves, we reflected on our boundaries and the way we react when someone crosses them. I write: “we”, because I hope you have been able to try the proposed exercises and read the recommended articles. If any of them have changed your view of children’s emotions and feelings, our mission can be considered successful. If we have contributed to improving family relationships, even in the smallest way, that is an accomplishment!
The key to being happy and having complete relationships is understanding yourself and others. Understanding what they think and feel, without judging or categorising others. Hard, isn’t it? This is why it’s important to get to know the elements of this art from an early age. If we teach our children to eat with a fork, dress by themselves or ride a scooter, why not explain to them what empathy or gratitude is? Why not show them how to set common rules or how to face anger (because anger will appear in a young person’s life anyway)? If we manage to instil this knowledge in our children, they will face the world with the best capital we can offer them. They will have sensitivity towards themselves and towards others, their emotions and their needs.