When Mom Was Little: A Book for Friendship Between Children and Parents

Once, writer Elena Kolina told her grandson how his mom—her daughter—was little. A Little Mom who misbehaved, snatched toys from other children, traded a cat for parrots, suffered grievances, and found faith in herself. The author wanted the boy to understand that in Little Mom’s life, difficulties also happened—yet she managed to overcome them. And at the same time, he would learn to better understand himself and other people. Adults already know that this kind of understanding is called “emotional intelligence,” and it is extremely useful in life.

These stories became the book “How Mom Was Little”—something like a “textbook” on developing emotional intelligence for everyone who is already over 6 years old. Here you’ll find both funny stories about Little Mom’s adventures and questions for discussion together after each chapter, plus comments for the child and for the adult. To talk about important topics without embarrassment and become even better friends, it’s best to read it together. Because even adults, it turns out, sometimes don’t understand everything!