How much do I love myself? We live in an era that teaches us to run. To catch up with obligations, deadlines, the needs of others. We become parents, partners, employees, friends, support for those who need us. And within all these roles, often...
Eleni Dera
My name is Eleni Dera. I was born in Thessaloniki and there I studied preschool education at the Aristotle University. I worked for many years in kindergartens. My contact with this tender age largely determined my childish view of life. After all, our world is more beautiful when we see it with this perspective. In my free time I write articles, children's poetry and fairy tales.
My Articles
The value of empathy in our lives
How many times have we passed by a person with a downcast gaze, without wondering what they carry in their soul? How many times have we heard unpleasant news, been moved for a few seconds and then immediately continued our daily lives as if nothing had happened? Perhaps the...
Father's Day: An everyday hero
Every year, on the third Sunday of June, we celebrate Father's Day. It is a day dedicated to a man who is discreetly at the side of the family, offering love, support and security. A father is one of the most important...
Our precious people
In our lives we meet many people. Some pass by in a hurry, some leave a small footprint and some become a quiet refuge in our everyday lives. They are those precious people next to whom we don't have to constantly explain...
The values of children today and the anxiety of success
We are in an era where children are growing up faster than ever. From a young age they are faced with demands, comparisons and the need to prove their worth. Grades, performance, foreign languages, activities and later professional...
The secret of a successful family
The secret of a successful family is not found in wealth, houses or comforts. It lies in something much simpler, yet more valuable: the love, care and deep understanding that unites people under the same roof. A family is not...
Mental fatigue in the modern family
We live in an era where everything moves faster than we can even realize. Technology promises convenience, but it often fills our days with notifications, demands, and stress. Parents struggle to balance work, responsibilities, and...
When fatigue becomes normal
Once upon a time, rest was a necessity. Today, it almost seems like a luxury. We live in an era where being constantly busy is considered a sign of success and fatigue is something of a badge of honor. "I can't do anything," "I'm running all day," "I feel exhausted" are phrases that are heard...
Silent distance and the power of understanding
We live closer than ever, but we feel further away. On the streets, on transportation, even around a table, people coexist without actually meeting. Somewhere between the screens, the obligations and the daily pressure, something simple but...
Asproulis and the light of love
Once upon a time, in a small village that smelled of spring, there was a white lamb named Asprouli. Asprouli was very beautiful. From the first moment he opened his eyes, he had little Alexis by his side. Alexis raised him with love. He gave him milk with the...
Happiness
Happiness makes no noise, it comes quietly, like light that enters through the window sweetly. It hides in simple laughter, in warm looks, in words that bloom tenderly and truly. It is not riches and precious materials, but the heart that knows how to love. It is the sun that...
March 25th: Memory, unity and hope
March 25th is not just a historical anniversary. It is a day of remembrance, emotion and pride. A day that reminds us that the strength of a people is not measured only in weapons, but mainly in faith, unity and love for freedom. In 1821, the...
Dear Mrs. Eleni Dera spoke for Greek news fl
When the voice of Greece travels far from home, the need to connect with our roots becomes even stronger. For Greeks in the diaspora, the language, news, music and stories from Greece are not just information, they are part of...
The light of love!!
Small moments of meeting can light the light in our hearts.!! The bus stop smelled of wet cement and morning rush. Anna looked at her watch anxiously. 08:17. She would be late again. In one hand she held coffee, in the other her cell phone. Messages from...
International Women's Day is a day of remembrance, respect and hope.
International Women's Day is a day of remembrance, respect and hope. It is recognized internationally and reminds us that what we take for granted today was achieved through struggle, sacrifice and strength of soul. International Women's Day is an important opportunity to...
Nefeli and her kite
A fairy tale about the power of will For all the children who learn to fly with the power of the heart!! Once upon a time, in a small town full of courtyards and children's laughter, there lived a girl named Nefeli. Nefeli was a girl full of...
As if not a day has passed
Some acquaintances start so simply, that you don't pay any attention to them. A beautiful Saturday evening, at a table of friends, one of those that gather spontaneously. Someone brings someone else, the chairs are not enough, the jokes and laughter resonate and create a beautiful,...
The light of love!!
Small moments of meeting can light the light in our hearts.!! The bus stop smelled of wet cement and morning rush. Anna looked at her watch anxiously. 08:17. She would be late again. In one hand she held coffee, in the other her cell phone. Messages from...
The language that unites us!!
Every year, on February 9, the International Greek Language Day is celebrated. A day dedicated not only to words, rules and grammar, but to something much deeper: our very identity. The Greek language is not just a tool for communication. It is...
The celebration of love
The celebration of love every day!! Every year, when February comes, the shop windows are filled with hearts, gifts, red roses and chocolates. The celebration of Saint Valentine reminds us of love. There is also the celebration of Saint Aquila and Saint...
The Three Hierarchs: the teachers who still speak in our time!!
Every year, on January 30, a special memory is celebrated in schools. They honor the Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom. But beyond their religious weight, these three people were, above all,...
The silent power of a hug
The whole world fits in a hug!! World Hug Day, on January 21, may sound simple, even funny. And yet, in a world that is running, and constantly moving away with the stress of everyday life, a hug is an act of great...
On the threshold of the new year
Review, dreams and hope as we welcome 2026 Time makes no noise as it passes. It flows silently through our days, our habits, our desires, our expectations for tomorrow. And yet, when that moment arrives when a year closes and...
Christmas scent
Christmas is for all of us the most beautiful celebration of the year that we look forward to with great joy. It undoubtedly has a special meaning for all of us because it holds a magic for young and old alike. Every year, as Christmas approaches,...
Christmas and the melancholy of absence
Every year, at this time of year, cities put on their festive attire. Lights, decorations, music and an air of anticipation spread everywhere. And yet, behind this colorful glow, there are times when a smile is hard to come out. Christmas, as much as it is a celebration...
Small Rays of Light: Kindness and Love in Today's Times
In a world that often runs faster than we can keep up, kindness and love are like little breaths that remind us of what is truly worth. Despite the challenges, changes and uncertainty that characterize modern times and...
Willpower — The Flame That Never Goes Out
Willpower is the ability of a person to set goals in life and, through conscious effort, to overcome obstacles. It is not something innate or given; it is a mental energy, an inner strength that is cultivated with patience, faith...
The role of the teacher in shaping the character of students
(Dedicated to the magic of the first grade of life — Kindergarten) “To our parents we owe our living, and to our teachers we owe our well-being - Alexander the Great” A phrase that encompasses all the power and mission of teachers. In a world that is constantly changing with...
The light of true friendship
True friendship is a bond of the soul. It is not born by chance, it is built with trust, honesty and love that asks for nothing in return. It is the calm certainty that you have a person who understands you without having to explain, who supports you without...
Nikolas and the lucky shell
In a small fishing village, where the houses smell of basil and the people still have a simplicity in their lives and in their daily lives, there lived a little boy, Nikolas. His heart was as big as the sea that embraced the entire village. He loved to...
The treasures of our lives: the elderly
Honoring those who held our tomorrow!! October 1st – International Day of Older Persons. A day dedicated to the people who held our past in their hands and who, with their wisdom, love and sacrifices, gave us the gift of life....
The hero of the heart
In a small village hidden deep in nature, there lived a boy, Philip, who loved animals and especially his horse, Astrapi as he called her. He had a heart full of love and kindness, but until then he had never found his place in the circle of others...
Together for a green planet!
Small actions, big difference!! Summers in Greece have changed. Heat waves last for days, rains are decreasing, rivers are drying up and the earth is cracking with thirst. The images of scorched lands and fields without water are no longer simple...
Love without limits!!!
In a world that is constantly moving at a fast pace and often leaves behind people who feel stressed and lonely, animals with their sweet presence remind us of the value of love. A dog that awaits us impatiently, a cat that comes to the...
Children and adolescents today are our hope for a better tomorrow.
In today's society where everything is on the edge of a constantly changing world, children and adolescents have to deal with stress, loneliness, pressure to succeed, and constant exposure to social media. At an age when identity is still being formed,...
Where the soul smiles
In an era when everything moves at a fast pace and with obligations running around, we forget the most important thing in our lives: ourselves. The time we dedicate to ourselves and the movements related to our behavior are important for our mental...
Human relations in the mirror of today
In the mirror of today and in the era of technological development and digital communication, human relationships have acquired a new form and content. In an era when people communicate more easily than ever, they often feel lonelier. This contradiction...
Our life today behind a screen
An issue that concerns many people today is the dependence on mobile phones and screens in general. We live in an era where our mobile phones are constantly in our hands. Information, communication, entertainment, work exist through a screen. And no matter how useful it is...
Mother's Day. In the embrace that taught us love!!!
The second Sunday of May is a special day because it is dedicated to the most important person in our lives, our mother. It is the day we turn our attention to the one who gave us life, supported us in every step we took and loved us unconditionally. The celebration of...
Boundaries with Love: How “no” builds strong children
We live in a time when parenting has changed. Today's parents are trying to provide their children with an environment of freedom, respect and acceptance. In this effort, the importance of boundaries is forgotten. Many parents today have difficulty setting boundaries....
The magic of childhood innocence
There is a special magic in the innocence of children. It is the ability they have to see the world with clear eyes, without filters, without prejudice, but with admiration and wonder. This innocence that we find in children is a way of being and...
What is happiness?
Happiness is a concept that has occupied philosophers, scientists and ordinary people of every era. But what can we define as happiness? What does it mean? Is it a momentary joy or a lasting state? According to the ancient philosopher Socrates, happiness is not...