«Mother is the strongest in the world, my mother knows all the answers, my mother has a heart that expands…» QUID+, the Gribaudo series, presents My mom. Everything she is to mea truly unique book, as is the relationship between mother and children which is celebrated page after page, each to be completed together, including notes and drawings.
Because what happens in the first 5-7 years of life permanently changes the cognitive development of children, powerfully determining their growth and the qualities that they will be able to express once adults. In the hands of parents lies the responsibility for their balanced, healthy and complete maturation. Acting with awareness and responsibility in this age group means raising the citizens of tomorrow and influencing the society of the future. The volume, conceived and written by Barbara Franco with the scientific advice of Nicola Tombais embellished with illustrations by Valeria Abatzoglu. Page after page, mother and son become explorers of an enchanted world, banish monsters and fears, overcome difficulties and discover precious treasures like the words of affection that only a parent can say. The publication, in fact, was designed to experience in a profound and conscious way the unique moments of the indissoluble bond between mother and children: this book therefore represents a precious gift to celebrate them. Between portraits, lists of obstacles faced together and spaces to draw their own passions, the little ones will have fun, understanding how much their mother is a fundamental part of their way of experiencing the world.
The daily gestures that often go unnoticed are actually the very foundation of the relationship between parents and children. The volume celebrates these small actions which, step by step, lead to the construction of a lasting relationship of mutual trust and emotional stability. What the album represents is a treasure chest: each page allows you to experience profound sharing, where everyday attentions become moments of complicity and joy. Each chapter represents a unique moment and pushes us to reflect on what is happening, thanks to the awareness that has always accompanied the writing of a diary, even more so if compiled together. And each idea is enriched with indications for mothers to nourish the emotional bond with their children. The volume expresses the theory of secure attachment theorized by John Bowlby which manifests itself when the child perceives that the caregiver is present and attentive to his fundamental needs. This reference figure, represented in this book by the mother, is a safe haven for the child in a sea of uncertainties. When he feels cared for, protected and loved, the child develops a basic trust in the world around him, consequently opening himself up to healthy relationships throughout his life. Gestures of care, such as caresses, hugs and time spent together, play an important role in the formation of this special relationship.
«Through My Mom. Everything she is to me, I wanted to create a truly personalized experience for each family. The volume’s pages are designed to be a unique opportunity to connect. Thanks to the spaces to be completed together, each example becomes unique, reflecting the different characteristics of each family unit. This book will become a treasure of emotions, testifying to the special bond that only a parent can have with their child. To compile it together, choose a comfortable space free from “distractions”, such as TV, radio, cell phone, etc. It will be an exclusive time for you, to dedicate to reading and compiling the book: it will become a sort of routine, a daily and unmissable appointment to celebrate the growth of your child and the growth of your relationship with him.” Comments Barbara Franco, creator of the QUID+ series and author of the book. “The volume was created with the scientific consultancy of Nicola Tomba, doctor in sciences and techniques of cognitive psychology. This volume, in fact, continues and completes what we launched for fathers on the occasion of their celebration. The reference figures are fundamental, the term exists in English caregiver, which indicates all those people who take care of children on a daily basis. Therefore, alongside mothers and fathers, there are grandparents, nannies, teachers and educators.”
