
Maria, like all children, has a great treasure that she will protect throughout her life, thanks to everything her mother teaches her. But she needs your help to face life's great challenges. With the power of the turtle, the lion, and the owl, she will learn how to do so. Will you help her? I'm sure you'll succeed together!
This story explains to parents and children that when we interact with others, we shouldn't do so aggressively, but neither should we be passive. So what is the best option? To use our assertive voice to express our feelings, thoughts, opinions, and beliefs respectfully, clearly, and honestly. Assertiveness is a skill that we can and must teach our children because it will allow them to use their powerful voice, respect their own point of view and that of others, and develop resilience.
The author, Milena González, is a psychologist specializing in T...read more








