Readings for parents
Recommended books and guides on play, child development and CBPT.
Reading is a fundamental resource for understanding the educational and relational challenges every family faces. This is a curated selection of texts — from child psychology to pedagogy — grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy. They offer parents practical strategies to manage complex situations, strengthen communication and build a serene, stimulating environment in which children can grow.
Recommended books
The World of Doctor Lulù
A story that helps children understand what therapy is. Through John — a child who feels anxious in crowded places — the book shows how puppets, therapeutic stories and drawings let a child express emotions and build a plan of action. It prepares parents and children for what to expect in therapy and encourages honest, age-appropriate conversations about emotions.
Understanding Children’s World Through Play
Is it possible to slow down and spend quality time with your children? Yes — through play. This book shows how play is the most natural way to connect with children, communicate with them, and be truly present as a parent.
My Child Is Scared. What Should I Do?
A practical guide to how children’s fears appear at different stages of development, the behaviors parents can adopt to support them, and how play therapy can be used as an effective intervention.
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