Françoise Dolto was a French doctor and psychoanalyst who focused on helping children. Born in 1908, she believed that even very young children have their own thoughts and feelings that should be respected. She thought it’s important for adults to listen carefully to what children are trying to say.

Dolto worked to understand how children think and feel. She wrote many books and talked to people about her ideas. Her work changed the way many people think about children’s mental health. She showed that open communication between adults and children is very important.

She passed away in 1988, but her ideas still help parents, teachers, and doctors understand children better. Her work continues to influence how we care for and educate children today.