Marlene is a mother and educator. She gives teachers and parents simple yet dynamic tips, tools, and strategies that will support children’s social and emotional intelligence. Her philosophy is brain-based learning and she has vast knowledge working with children in Peru, Argentina, and the USA.

To schedule any workshops, send an email to: .

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Why is vaping attractive to teenagers?

In this informative class, parents will learn:

  • The harm of vaping on the teen’s brain
  • Adverse effects associated with vaping
  • Why JUUL E-cigarettes gained popularity among youth
  • Preventing and addressing starts at home

Protecting youth from the epidemic of pornography

In this informative class, parents will learn:

  • The reaction of the brain to pornography
  • Acknowledge the problem and be accountable
  • Set clear boundaries
  • Is trauma the cause of this addiction?
  • How to fortify your home with effective parental supervision
  • Create an “Emergency Kit”

The devastating effects of video game addiction

In this informative class, parents will learn:

  • How video games affect the developing brain
  • How video games are used as a coping mechanism
  • How video game addiction affects the family
  • Helping children who are addicted to video games

Apathy, the state of indifference

Whatever I don’t care

In this informative class parents will learn:

  • Understanding the root cause of Apathy
  • Recognize the signs of Apathy
  • Apathy and personal growth
  • Breaking the cycle of Apathy
  • Building resilience against Apathy
  • Empathy as an antidote to Apathy

The Power of Reading at Home

Home is the first school and parents are the first teachers

In this session parents will effectively learn to become an advocate on the importance of reading, how to positively encourage their children to read, and help their children learn what a JOY it is to read!

  • Parents are the role models
  • Effective ideas on how to create a library at home
  • Reading tips for parents
  • Books, books everywhere
  • Read aloud, read with expression
  • Brain brakes

Two-hour class, offered in English and Spanish

ADD/ADHD at home and in the classroom

Symptoms of ADHD

In this 2-hour workshop, parents and teachers will learn:

  • 7 possibilities that can potentially produce hyperactivity in children’s behavior
  • What is ADD/ADHD?
  • ADD/ADHD causes, types and symptoms
  • How to engage children’s attention
  • Why stimulants don’t work
  • Finding the positive! Finding the strengths! on ADHD
  • 10 of the best strategies for coping with ADHD

The Parent-Child Relationship

The Parent-Child relationship is the most crucial relationship in the life of a child. As parents our attention is consumed with a high demand of social media/virtual activity to the point of jeopardizing the most important human experience, the relationship with our children. It is our duty as parents to give that much needed attention to our children and raise them to be responsible, respectful, and confident.

Come learn effective ways to strengthen the parent-child relationship:

  • Four steps of connection
  • Develop and maintain bedtime rituals
  • “A family that eats together stays together”
  • Self-regulation techniques to calm a difficult child

The 5 senses For Emotional Resilience

The 5 Senses

In this class, teachers and parents will effectively learn how to be a good listener and redirect children’s challenging behavior to more positive and conscious behavior.

Our five senses play a very important role in our emotional state and can help us to be aware of our thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

  • Sight
  • Hearing
  • Smell
  • Touch
  • Taste

The 5 senses technique can help children on a step-by-step approach to identify emotions that are causing unpredictable and hurtful behavior before the emotions get too intense to control. With proper regulation and self-control, children gain the power to stay calm and process their emotions in a positive and healthy way.

To schedule a coaching session or workshop for your school send an email to: [email protected]

Couples Workshops

Couples’ workshops are offered in both English and Spanish.

Master the Five Senses to Enrich your Marriage

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Awareness is the key to success.

Why is my marriage crumbling? What happened to the connection? Why do I feel the spark dying? What happened to our romance?

If you feel you’ve done everything in your power to improve your marriage and it still isn’t working, it’s time we help you find hope and restore it. We offer you the chance to make your marriage work with our insightful workshops. Learn how to use tried-and-true techniques of awareness - mastering the five senses to create that healthy, satisfying, and passionate marriage you’ve been wanting.

The Ten Commitments of Marriage

And the two Shall become One

The 10 commitments for a happy marriage is a self-help program for couples based on a Spiritual approach, finding healing through our relationship with God and brain-based learning. The content of this course is full of practical and valuable information that will help couples to be aware of their daily thoughts, feelings, behavior, and interactions with their spouse. This program teaches the difference between a female and male brain and how to connect and understand each other and build a happy, healthy, and everlasting marriage.

This course is offered in English and Spanish. It consists of 10 one-hour classes.

Virtual or face to face.