This book was written with the aim of helping you, the parents, understand how your reactions to things or how you manage various situations affects and influences your children.

It is an attempt to address any questions you may have, to see things from a different perspective, and to help you discover new possibilities or ways to approach your children. I want you to know that there are no magical recipes. No recipe fits all situations.

A recipe that may appeal to one person might cause discomfort to another. Therefore, do not be afraid to experiment with the ingredients. Absorb what suits you, add those that you like, or remove those that do not sit well with you.

However, since raising a child is a great responsibility and requires a lot of systematic work, I would suggest that some ingredients remain intact in the recipe you choose. These are: love, unconditional acceptance, and your genuine presence. Nothing left to chance, then!