There are many needs that we have as human beings since we were born. These needs must be met in order for us to become emotionally and psychologically healthy adults. From a very early age we need to feel that our parents love us and give us a secure attachment to them, that they pay…
We have previously talked about the importance of love and attachment in parenting; the enormous influence that these aspects have on the child will then help them when they become adults, interpersonal relationships, and even their perception of reality. There are many studies that support and prove the importance of both aspects in human life.…
Everything has a beginning, and it is no surprise that children’s misbehaviors have it too. Many times, disguised as “mischief” or “tantrums”, the little ones begin to show behaviors or to act in undesirable ways, upsetting and frustrating their parents and caregivers in general. Parents continually tell me about their offspring’s aggressive behaviors seeking…
Marta is a mother who called me desperate some time ago. There was anguish and despair in her voice. Between sobs I could hear: “I am a failure as a mother.” “I do not know what I’m doing wrong”. “My son is addicted to pornography and he is my fault.” After reassuring her and asking…
Stories of child abuse are seen everywhere. Someone told me that her mom left her with a neighbor and despite all her supplication not to do that, her mom left her, and she was sexually abused by her neighbor. The perpetrator threat her that if she shares this secret to her mom, he will kill…
In this blog, I would like to talk about the importance of the parent-child relationship, and I want to study this concept by analyzing the creation of Adam and Eve. When God created Adam and Eve, His intention was that they should have lived in intimacy with Him and with each other. In fact, when…
How important is the influence parents have on raising their children? Have we asked ourselves that question? The answer is: it is very important. So important that it becomes a determinant of children’s happiness and success in life. The influence parents have on their children may work for good, favoring personal growth, or for evil,…
Today’s blog is for all the parents who want to succeed in parenting. It is not easy to raise a child, especially nowadays. Do you remember the last time you bought a car? That car came with a manual no matter what was the model or the brand. In that user manual, it was prescribed…
The Bible tells us that we were created to live in community not in toxic relationships. In fact, our creator lives in community and made us in His own image, the image of a relational God (Gen. 1:26,27). A God manifested in three different people who are one in mind and purpose. From the beginning,…
How can I Help my Kids Deal with Emotions? How can I Help my Kids Deal with Emotions? In his book, The Stress Factor, Dr. Harry Stanton says that the great enemy of human health is not danger, an emotional convulsion or an occasional crisis (like that of the coronavirus). On the contrary, it is the…
