A book that explains narcissism in a child-friendly way.
Narcissism is a term that is often used in connection with adult relationships. But children can also sense when someone is only concerned with themselves. Their own needs are often overlooked.
I wrote the story "The King with the Cold Heart" to convey this difficult topic in a gentle and child-friendly way. It shows children that their feelings are true and important. They can identify with the main character Flo and learn to better understand their own feelings and put them into words.
For parents who are confronted with a toxic (ex)-partner, the book offers a gentle way to talk to their children about narcissistic behavior - at eye level, lovingly and empoweringly.
Thank you for lovingly accompanying your child with this book.
This book opens doors to talk to children about narcissistic family dynamics.
The book helps to talk to children about the topic of narcissism in a child-friendly way and to give them the opportunity to categorize their experiences and feelings.
The book can help affected children to confirm their gut feeling and find words for their emotions.
Friederike Sternberg
After studying business communication, she specialized in personnel and leadership development as well as supporting companies in change processes. Her many years of experience in coaching and working with leaders have given her insights into the often subtle effects of narcissism, both on an individual level and on teams and organizations. Her experience spans over 20 years of working in these areas.
These insights and her experiences as a mother inspired her to prepare the topic for a new target group: Children.
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