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10 Water parks near Mexico City

Posted on 08/04/2022 - 14:19 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

The Easter holidays are very close; if you still don’t have a plan for these days or won’t rest, these water parks near Mexico City are ideal for a weekend outing with your family and getting away from stress.

Children love the pools and slides of the water parks, but they also offer other activities that can be carried out from the oldest to the youngest. These destinations are located 2 to 3 hours away from the country’s capital and are perfect for a family getaway.

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Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec, Morelos

The slides this water park offers range from the extremes like the King Cobra for adrenaline lovers to the wave pool area and children’s games for the little ones. They will spend an enjoyable day sliding down these tracks.

Cost: The day pass costs 329 pesos
Distance: 2 hours

The slides in this park are one of its main attractions. Photo: Six Flags Mexico, Hurricane Harbor, Oaxtepec.

The Geyser, Hidalgo

From hot springs to zip lines, this water park-spa located in the magical town of Tecozautla has many attractions. You can relax in the natural saunas while the children enjoy the water slides.

Cost: 150 pesos
Distance: 3 hours

You can relax in the hot springs Photo: The Geyser

Tolantongo Caves, Hidalgo

In addition to offering a beautiful view, this group of caves in Hidalgo provides many activities. Whether you immerse yourself in the Thermal Water Grotto, into which a waterfall falls where you can cool off, or swim in the pools along a wall of the mountain surrounding this site. The pools are small and shallow, where children can swim.

Cost: General admission 150 pesos
Distance: 3 hours

The pools here are shallow so that children can swim. Photo: Tolantongo Caves

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Hot springs of Chignahuapan, Puebla

In the pools, your little ones can play, but they can also have fun at the ping-pong tables, foosball, dance machines, and board games. Meanwhile, adults can relax in the temazcal. The pools have direct hot spring water.

Cost: 110 pesos
Distance: 3 hours

The pools have spring water. Photo: Chignahuapan Hot Springs Hotel and Spa

Hot Water Spa, Michoacan

The children’s village in this park is an excellent option where the little ones can have fun. If your children love adrenaline, they will be happy on the slides of different sizes.

Cost: 120 pesos
Distance: 3 hours

In the children's village, your little ones will have a lot of fun. Photo: Agua Caliente Spa — In the children’s village, your little ones will have a lot of fun. Photo: Agua Caliente Spa

Ixtapan Water Park, State of Mexico

Located in the magical town Ixtapan de la Sal, it is one of the most popular water parks near Mexico City. The hot springs and attractions such as “The Abyss”, in which you travel 90 meters in 9 seconds, guarantee you and your family hours of fun. If you want to extend your stay, you can stay at the Hotel Ixtapan, located next to this water park.

Cost: 230
Distance: 2 hours

It has many areas that offer activities for the whole family. Photo: Ixtapan Water Park

Ex hacienda Temixco, Morelos

The colonial landscape and the pools make this site very attractive. Your little ones can play in the wave pools and the aquatic multitrack, where your naughty ones will be able to slide with the boards. The children’s area has many games for the little ones.

Cost: 290
Distance: 1 hour 30 minutes

The combination of colonial style with pools makes this park a fantastic and fun place. Photo: Former Hacienda de Temixco Aquatic Park

El Rollo, Morelos

This water park, a classic that you may have visited during childhood, could not be left out of the selection. It has attractions for the most adventurous who are not afraid to slide down the 25-meter-high slides, and it also has areas for the little ones, such as the Children’s Island or the Lazy River, where your mischievous people can enjoy the pools.

Cost: 395
Distance: 2 hours 30 minutes

This park has slides from the most extreme to those where children can slide gently. Photo: El Rollo Water Park

El Tephé Water Park, Hidalgo

The 20-meter-high artificial geyser will delight children. They can play under the stream of water which, although it is the main attraction of this park, is not the only one. Its wading pools with slides, multi-tracks to slide, wave pool, and slides are other areas it offers. They will have a fantastic day!

Cost: 170 (holiday price)
Distance: 2 hours 40 minutes

The artificial geyser of this spa will delight your mischievous. Photo: Tephé Water Park

Water park Bosque de las Ánimas, Hidalgo

In addition to its pools and slides, this place has green areas where you can play a kickaround with your family. It has grills, cabins, and a camping area. If you like to be in contact with nature and also enjoy a good dip, you will have a lot of fun in this place.

Cost: 100 pesos
Distance: 2 hours 40 minutes

Your whole family can cool off in the pools of this spa, and then they can roast meat on the grills. Photo: Bosque de las Animas Spa

What do you think of these water parks near Mexico City for Easter? Tell us on Facebook if you dare to visit one.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver

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Ten places to go out with children on the long weekend

Posted on 17/03/2022 - 20:39 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

This weekend is long; you and your children are looking forward to Friday to forget about daily tasks. If you still don’t have plans, we recommend these places to go out with children and take advantage of family days off.

On March 21st, the birth of Benito Juárez is commemorated, so there will be no classes on Monday, the banks will be closed, and offices will be closed. Pack your bags and escape with your family to one of these destinations near Mexico City (CDMX). Enjoy the warm weather to leave stress behind.

Las Estacas

Located in the state of Morelos, this park has a one-kilometer natural river where your family can swim, snorkel, and even kayak. It has a camping area, but it also has cabins if you don’t like to sleep outdoors. The zip line, swimming pools, and green areas will drive your naughty ones crazy. This destination is two hours from Mexico City.

La Marquesa

Whether renting a cabin, having a barbeque, or going horseback riding, your kids will love this place. You can run and play in its extensive green areas until you get tired. Best of all, it is only an hour from the country’s capital city.

3 Africam Safari

Do you like animals? Here you can see 5 thousand animals of 450 species from all over the world. You can tour their habitat in your car or on one of the park’s buses. Giraffes, elephants, antelopes, and zebras are some of the guests at this site. It is located in the state of Puebla.

In this place, you will see the animals up close. Photo: Africam Safari

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4 Malinalco

An excellent alternative to recharge with energy. You can visit this Magical Town’s archaeological site in the State of Mexico and climb up to the Cuauhcalli or “House of the Sun,” the highest area. From there you can see a fantastic view.

This archaeological zone is an excellent option for a walk. Photo: Malinalco Magical Town

5 Mineral del Chico

Located in the mining corridor of Hidalgo, this town will put you and your family in contact with nature. Its landscape full of trees, such as pines and oaks, is ideal for taking a break from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City. Bicycle tours, zip lines, sport fishing, or even a visit to the San Antonio mine are some of the activities offered by this site.

At this destination, you will find a beautiful landscape. Photo: I am from Hidalgo 100%

6 Valle de Bravo

The cobbled streets and this Magical Town’s relaxed air will make you have a pleasant time. They can tour the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary or take a paragliding ride to admire the lake surrounding this town. There are activities for all ages.

Here your little ones can ride a horse. Photo: VALLEXPERIENCES

7 Prismas Basálticos

The main attraction of this park is its columns with geometric shapes, in which rainwater runs off, which produces a beautiful view. Whether they’re having a family picnic, camping, or the little ones ziplining, they’ll love this place.

These columns of geometric shapes offer a beautiful landscape. Photo: Prismas Basalticos

8 Xochitla Ecological Park

Boats, quads, climbing walls, bungee jumping, and even seeing dinosaurs are some of the activities that can be done at this destination, which is ideal for having a great time with your mischievous ones. This park is located in Morelos.

This park offers many activities for children. Photo: Xochitla Ecological Park

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9 Hacienda Panoaya

It was the home of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Today it offers a variety of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors. It also has a deer park where children can pet these animals. It is only two hours from Mexico City.

Games, zip lines, bikes, and plenty of diversions for your naughty ones. Photo: Hacienda Panoaya

10 Grutas deTolantongo

It is a set of caves in Hidalgo, whether you immerse yourself in the Thermal Water Grotto, inside which a waterfall falls where you can cool off, or you can swim in the pools along a mountain wall surrounding this site. The pools are small shallow pools where children can swim.

The pools located along one side of the mountain offer a beautiful landscape. Photo: Grutas de Tolantongo

Which of these places to go out with children for the long weekend do you like the most? Tell us on Facebook if you visit one.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version: here

What to do in an earthquake?

Posted on 03/03/2022 - 13:02 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

Earthquakes can happen at any time, like the one that occurred this morning. So you must be prepared and explain to the children what to do so that they are not afraid.

Inside the earth, there are rocks; when they collide, they break, and the energy released generates waves, which make the earth move; these movements are called earthquakes, states the National Seismological Service (SSN).

So that the tremors do not take you by surprise, it would help if you made an action plan as a family; with this, you can stay safe. These are some recommendations by Civil Protection before an earthquake.

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Prevention measures

Locate safe areas: Whether at home or outside, identity where they can take shelter during an earthquake.
Have important documents on hand: Keep your children’s IDs and birth certificates or vaccination records in a plastic envelope.
Emergency backpack: Keep medications, canned food, a flashlight, water, and a first aid kit.
Identify evacuation routes: You need to know how to get out as soon as possible or, if appropriate, the safest shelter areas.
Drills: Participate with your children in these activities to be familiar with what to do in an earthquake.
Involve your children: Get them involved in the family action plan. Teach them what the safety zones are and that they should be careful with windows, wires, furniture, and objects that can fall.

Children should know how to act in an earthquake. Photo: Civil Protection

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Actions during earthquakes

Keep calm: If your children see you calm, they will be too and face the quake with less stress.
Do not run or push: You can hurt someone or make them fall.
Stay away from windows and furniture: Glass can break and hurt you, while furniture can topple over in motion.
Look for safe areas: At home, they should stand at the beams or load-bearing walls, which are more stable. Outside, stay away from trees, light poles, or power lines.
Do not use elevators or stairs: If you are in a building with many floors, it is best not to use the elevator or stairs.

After the earthquake

Check your home: Identify if there are fractures or cracks in the walls.
Leaks: Look for gas and water pipes to check for leaks.
Listen to the news: Find out if the earthquake causes damage.
Validate your children’s feelings: Stay alert to their emotions: reassure them, listen to them and tell them that you are always by their side.

Remember that the most important thing is always to take care of the lives of all family members. Teach your mischievous these measures.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version: Here

The story behind the Three Kings

Posted on 06/01/2022 - 13:15 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

Today is one of the most anticipated dates for our little ones, who woke up early to see their gifts. It is one of the traditions that we remember most fondly, but do you know the story of the Three Kings?

Three Kings Day is a special date for both children and adults, who we relive with our children or nephews, that illusion of waking up the next day and discovering if the Kings had brought us what we asked for. This tradition has its origin in the Catholic religion.

Father José de Jesús Aguilar Valdés, assistant manager of Radio and Television of the Archdiocese of Mexico, explained that on January 6^th, the Catholic religion celebrates Epiphany, a Greek word that means manifestation, this celebration recalls when some wise men from the East, guided by the Star of Bethlehem, came to worship Baby Jesus.

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Do the Three Kings (Wise Men) appear in the Bible?

The Gospel by Saint Matthew only mentions that “some wise men from the East,” guided by a star, came to Jerusalem to worship the newborn King and offer him gifts.

“When the kings arrived in Jerusalem, they thought that the born king would be in Herod’s palace. To assassinate the child, Herod asked them to look for him and come back to tell him where he was and go to worship him. But in dreams, they were warned not to return to Herod.”

Father José de Jesús Aguilar Valdés

The priest explained that the Three Kings represent all humanity; therefore, they are of different skin tones.

The Three Wise Men following the Star of Bethlehem Photo: Shutterstock

Who are the Magic Kings Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltazar?

Melchor: He is a bearded, white, older man, represents the Europeans, and offers Baby Jesus gold.
Gaspar: he is the one with the brown hair and beard who represents the Asians; he gave incense. His name means “treasure manager”.
Baltazar: he is represented with a dark complexion representing Africa and gave the child myrrh. His name means “the one who protects the king”.

What do the gifts of the Three Wise Men mean?

Father Aguilar Valdés commented that kings were honored with gold; incense was used in temples and means that people accepted that the newborn child was God; while myrrh was used to embalm the dead, so it represented that the child “was god and king, but he became a man to die for humanity”.

How do we know the name of the Three Wise Men?

Although the name of the Kings is not mentioned in the Bible, in a mural of the sixth century in Ravenna, Italy, the Wise Men’s names appear, Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltazar. From there, it is thought that their names spread, and with the expansion of Christianity, the arrival of the Wise Men became a tradition.

According to the Complutense University of Madrid, in the early years of Christianity, in the Catacombs of Rome, works began to appear in which the three Kings were represented.

Sixth century mural from Ravenna, Italy Photo: Shutterstock

The fourth Wise Man

A legend indicates that Artaban, a Persian king, would join Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltazar to meet Baby Jesus; however, on his way, he stopped to help a homeless man, and he was delayed.

Arriving at Borsippa, in Mesopotamia, where it is believed that he would meet his three traveling companions, he found that they had departed. He continued his trip, but when he arrived in Jerusalem, people informed him that Baby Jesus was no longer there, nor did he locate Melchor, Gaspar, or Baltazar.

He witnessed the execution that Herod ordered against children under two years of age; Artaban, to prevent a Roman soldier from murdering a little boy, offered the guard a diamond. This was the reason why he was imprisoned for 30 years. The legend of Artaban was spread by the theologian Henry van Dyke, in a story from the 19th century entitled “The Other Wise Man”.

Did you like the story of the Three Wise Men? Get together with your little one and tell it to him so that this tradition remains.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version

“Rosca de Reyes”: Explanation for children

Posted on 05/01/2022 - 15:39 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

The Rosca de Reyes is a delicious tradition. This explanation for children will help you tell the little ones its origin and meaning.

One of the most delicious traditional dishes is the Rosca de Reyes; just thinking of a cup of hot chocolate with a slice of it makes our mouths water; this tradition has an origin and meaning. Get together with your little ones to learn about it. This delicious tradition is an opportunity to spend time with the family, in which the little ones talk about the gifts that the Three Wise Men brought them.

Meaning

There are Roscas of various shapes and flavors today, but the meaning goes back to Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltazar’s visit to Baby Jesus after his birth. All the ingredients represent an aspect of that visit.

Oval shape: It represents the infinite love of God.
Dried fruits: They symbolize the jewels embedded in the Wise Men’s crowns.
Hidden child figurine: it represents Baby Jesus. It recalls the time in which he remained hidden when King Herod ordered to persecute him. Part of the tradition is that whoever finds Baby Jesus in the Rosca must take care of him until February 2^nd, Candlemas Day, and prepare tamales.
Knife: It refers to the dangers faced by Baby Jesus.

Rosca de Reyes and a cup of chocolate Photo: Shutterstock — Rosca de Reyes and a cup of chocolate. Photo: Shutterstock

Origin

Although the most widespread version of the story of the Rosca de Reyes is related to the Catholic religion and the birth of Baby Jesus, there is also another version that points to the Romans.

The Ministry of Culture of Mexico City points out that the Romans, during their celebration of Saturn (god of agriculture and time), a bean was placed inside a Rosca, and whoever found it became king for a day.

Years later, with the expansion of Christianity, this tradition took on a more symbolic and religious connotation. The Three Wise Men traveled from the East to visit Baby Jesus; as a token of their worship, they brought him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Another version on the origin of the Rosca refers to France; during the reign of Louis XV, a French court cook prepared the Rosca for the king, a dish that became popular among the nobility, the object that was hidden was a coin of gold.

It is believed that this dish was brought to Spain by King Felipe V. Little by little, it became a dish enjoyed after Christmas. It arrived in Mexico during the time of the conquest.

Silhouettes of the Three Wise Men Photo: Pixabay — Silhouettes of the Three Wise Men. Photo: Pixabay

When do we eat the Rosca de Reyes?

On January 6th, after the arrival of the Three Wise Men, is when we eat this dish, as it recalls the visit of Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltazar to Baby Jesus.

Where can we eat Rosca de Reyes?

You can get together with your family to share this tradition, but you can also visit the Festival de la Rosca y el Chocolate 2022 in Mexico City, which will take place on January 5th and 6th, from 1:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

This event will be held at the Lienzo Charro del Peñón, located at Adolfo Ruíz Cortines 602, Mayor’s Office, Venustiano Carranza, near Oceanía Metro Station.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version

How to promote spirituality in the family

Posted on 27/12/2021 - 14:22 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

Parents are concerned that their children grow up healthy and strong, that they have good grades, and play sports. But what about their spiritual development? From the family, we can promote spirituality and have many benefits. We tell you what they are!

Panterita Roch, a spiritual coach, explained that we tend to think that we are separate entities, in which the body is on one side, and the mind on the other, and spirituality entails an enormous effort on our part; however, there is nothing more natural, because, above all, we are spirit.

We can make spirituality part of our daily lives and foster it with some small practices in our families. Panterita Roch shares with us some of her advice to promote family spirituality.

Some of the benefits that spiritual development gives us are:

It helps relax and release stress.
It promotes the development of values.
It encourages empathy, compassion, and dignity.
It helps develop respect for us and others.
It encourages questioning and growth.

Besides these benefits, we may add a more balanced life, better communication among family members, and an atmosphere of peace and generosity, which provides us with an optimal solution to solve everyday problems.

“Although these benefits sound idyllic, the truth is that these are natural characteristics of our essence that always accompany us; we just have to change our approach and remember what we are”.

Take advantage of everyday activities

The practices in our routine are a good time to practice; if we want to teach our family to be grateful, we can start by giving thanks when we finish a meal.

You can thank the Universe or anyone you have faith in so that it begins to become a conscious habit.

Involve your partner

Before starting to teach your children, talk to your partner so that everyone takes advantage of the moments of coexistence and promotes spirituality in a didactic way.

“You should first strengthen your own beliefs and help each other find inner balance. There will always be questions to ask and challenges to overcome, but together is better”.

Encourage service to others by example

An old saying says that “you have to lead by example,” so if we want to instill in our little ones to help others, we must start with ourselves, either by donating something or allocating part of our time to some tasks.

“Nothing like your example to make service to others organic and natural; this will help us develop empathy for others and see other people as part of yourself, which is one of the most important lessons of selfless service”.

Meditate together

Doing meditation, a daily family practice is the best way to encourage spirituality in our little ones.

“Hold short sessions if you have never done it before and increase the time depending on the need of the family members. Five minutes will be enough. Remember that deep breathing is key, inhaling deeply in five seconds, holding the air for three seconds and then releasing it in five seconds; the important thing is that they can relax and connect with their inner self”.

Learn together

Researching about topics that catch your attention and discussing the points that are most interesting to you will unite you more.

Panterita Roch commented that you could start fostering spirituality in children as soon as they begin to be aware of themselves; the ideal age is five years old to help them manage their emotions and frustrations at that stage.

“The important thing is that you connect, express your concerns and triumphs, and that family members represent physical and spiritual support for each other”.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver

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Rituals to attract abundance

Posted on 16/12/2021 - 14:40 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

The Christmas season makes us think about what happened to us in the year and plan what we want for the next one. One way to fill ourselves with energy is through rituals to attract abundance; we leave you some to do as a family and attract abundance.

Spiritual coach, Panterita, shares with us that to obtain the abundance we desire, we must let go of past experiences, even the bad ones, to make room for all that is good.

“Abundance is energy; it is an energetic current that flows from you and through you. You can make room in your energy, but if you are full of emotions you have not released, you are not making room for new things to come into your life”.

Preparation

Before performing the ritual, you must prepare internally by looking for the right place and time for your family to be relaxed, but also externally: clean your home, especially the area of the house where the ritual will be performed.

Internally, you will think about what you want to achieve by 2022: if you’re going to change jobs, buy a house, buy a car… Panterita comments that when one thinks about the goals I want to achieve, I am charging myself with energy.

“The intention, when you think about what you want, you are aware of it, you impregnate it with energy to become a reality. This feeling, that energy is going to make this work”.

What do you need?

Once you have cleaned your house, found the place, as well as the time to perform the ritual, and that you have done this exercise of thinking about your goals, you’ll need:

• One purple candle: purple is the color of transmutation; we will use it because we will let go of everything we don’t want.
• One golden candle: it helps us bring abundance. If you don’t get a golden one, it can be red, yellow, or orange.
• paper and pen
• A pot or cauldron
• Music: you can search for mantras or frequencies

Visualize what you want

Once you and your family have found the right time and place, you are going to take the candle, the paper and the pen; with the candle in your hands, you will close your eyes and inhale deeply three times; while you do it, you will think about everything that happened to you in this 2021 and give thanks.

“You will say three times thank you, and then you will think about everything that happened this year. You are going to write everything. First, you will write the phrase. Thank you three times: Thank you because I had a job this year. And also, be thankful for the bad because everything you consider to be something bad is a teaching that shows you what your soul has to work on”.

By doing this ritual, you let go of everything that happened to you and make room for new things. The next step is to think about what you want for the next year, visualize it, and you are going to write it down on a piece of paper; then, take the golden candle, and again you will imagine what you expect from the following year.

“We are going to light the golden candle. You will take it into your hands and set an intention on it; this intention is what makes the difference. You will feel and remember the happiest moment in your life, and you will transmit that feeling of love from your heart to the candle, and you will infuse it with energy”.

Now that you have visualized your life in 2022 write down what you saw and put it in place in your home or office to constantly see it. Get together with your family; each one may think about what they want for the following year and do this ritual to receive abundance.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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Family diversity books for kids

Posted on 29/11/2021 - 17:17 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

Times have changed, and with it, families. Books on family diversity for children are a way to explain to your little ones about the subject. Your children must know the different types of families from an early age to grow up in a tolerant and inclusive environment.

We leave you the following list of books for your children about the diversity of families.

Cada Familia a su aire (Each family, in its own way) by Béatrice Boutignon

Teach your little ones that families are made up in different ways, whether by a mom and dad, homoparental families, monoparental ones, and many more. Your little one will learn that no matter who its members are, the most important thing is to have someone who cares for us and loves us. Editorial Hotel papel (+3 years).

Cover Each family in its way. Photo: Editorial Hotel Paper

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Familiarium by Mar Cerdà

Each of its pages is cut into four parts, and a character or characters are drawn on each of them so that different combinations can be made with the cutouts so that your little ones get to know the diversity of families. On the last page, your child will be able to draw his family model. Editorial Comanegra (+3 years).

Cover: Familiarum. Photo: Editorial Comanegra

El gran Libro de las Familias (The Big Book of Families) by Mary Hoffman

Through its illustrations, your little one will learn about the diversity of families. At the end of the book, there is an activity for the naughty kids in the home to draw their family tree. Editorial Oxfam Intermón (+3 years).

Cover: The Book of Families. Photo: Editorial Oxfam Intermón,

Federico y sus familias (Federico and his families) by Mili Hernández and Gómez

The protagonist is Federico the Cat, who takes a tour of all the families he has had, each of them different, but the ones he loves equally. This book is aimed at the smallest of the home. Editorial NubeOcho (+2 years).

Cover: Federico and his families. Photo: Editorial NubeOcho

Familias (Families) by Oh Mami Blue

With illustrations and rhymes, this book shows us that there are as many types of a family as there are ways of loving, with which your little one will learn that all families, regardless of how they are made up, have in common the love between their members and their desire to protect themselves. Editorial Somos Libros (+3 years).

Cover: Families. Photo: Editorial Somos Libros

Una gran familia (A great family) by Elisenda Roca and Rocío Bonilla

Violeta and her dog, Brush, organize a party for her neighborhood, where all the neighbors are going to collaborate, so the little ones observe through the illustrations in this book the different types of family that exist and that everyone can live together help each other. Editorial Beascoa (+4 years).

Cover: A big family. Photo: Editorial Beascoa

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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Grandparents’ Day, Day of Wisdom. Congratulations!

Posted on 27/08/2021 - 17:25 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

“If I had known how wonderful it is to have grandchildren, I would have had them first”, says humorously Filiberta Arteaga, grandmother of Luis, Julio, Paola, Mariana, Samantha, Karla, Ximena, Sofia, Miguel, Daniela, Renata, Nicole, Hannia, Julieta and Victoria. “All of them, at different times, have been my joy with their pranks and, although they have grown up, they keep filling my soul. They are a garden of love that grows in the heart”.

Grandmothers and grandfathers are love, understanding, wisdom, dedication and strength. They offer us a priceless treasure. They are a fundamental pillar in the upbringing of their grandchildren; thanks to them many parents can go out to make a living; they transmit experience, tranquility, stability… simply LOVE.

August 28th, Grandparents’ Day

On August 28^th, Grandparents’ Day is celebrated in Mexico. The date is different from the one celebrated in other countries in Latin America or Europe. For example, in Colombia it is celebrated on August 16^th, in Venezuela on May 29^th, in Chile on October 15^th, and in Spain on July 26^th. Anyway, this August 28^th is our Grandparents’ Day, a date that has several possible origins.

The possible origins of Grandparents’ Day

Some people say that it was established on August 28^th since it is the feast of Augustine of Hippo, who lived in the fourth and fifth centuries and is considered the ‘father’ of the Catholic Church. Saint Augustine laid the foundations of Christianity as we know it to these days. It is said that his conversion to Christianity occurred in adulthood, thanks to the influence and prayers of his mother, Santa Monica.

Saint Augustine by Philippe de Champaigne. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Another possible theory is that, in 1957, the Pan-American Congress of Gerontology (scientific discipline that studies aging) was held in Mexico. During the congress, Colombian Guillermo Marroquin Sánchez instituted August 28^th as Grandparents’ Day, and since then in Mexico adopted it.

The most accepted and credible theory is that on August 28^th, 1994, the radio broadcaster Edgar Fernando Gaytan Monzón instituted the date from his radio show “La Hora Azul” in Chihuahua. María Grever’s song Cuando vuelva a tu lado (When I Come Back to Your Side) performed by Eydie Gorme and Los Panchos served as background music and witness to that event.

The Statement that Edgar Gaytan read when establishing Grandparents' Day. Photo: Facebook @edgar.gaytan.585 — The Statement that Edgar Gaytan read when establishing Grandparents’ Day. Photo: Facebook @edgar.gaytan.585

Although in Mexico City there was already a day dedicated to grandparents since 1983, it was not until 1998 that August 28^th was instituted as the Day of the Elderly. Interesting, isn’t it?

Phrases to reflect and dedicate to your grandparents

They are full of wisdom.

1. “A grandmother is a person with silver in her hair and gold in her heart”, anonymous.

2. “There are parents who do not love their children, but there is no grandparent who does not adore his grandchildren”, Victor Hugo

3. “One of the most powerful handshakes is given by the new grandchild on the finger of his grandparent”, anonymous.

4. “We should all have a person who knows how to bless us despite the evidence. My grandfather was that person for me”, Phyllis Theroux.

5. “One of the joys of being a grandfather is to see the world again through the eyes of a child”, David Suzuki.

6. “It is natural that we often feel closer to distant generations than those immediately preceding us”, anonymous.

7. “Perfect love sometimes doesn’t come until the first grandchild”, English proverb.

8. “A grandmother is a wonderful mother with many years of practice”.

9. “A grandfather is an old man on the outside but still a child on the inside”, anonymous.

10. “Some of the best educators in the world are grandparents”, Charles W. Shedd.

11. “Grandparents are there to help the child get into mischief they haven’t thought of yet”, Gene Perret.

12. “When grandparents walk through the door, discipline flies out the window”, Ogden Nash.

13. “My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty years old. She’s ninety-seven years old now, and we don’t know where the hell she is”, Ellen DeGeneres.

14. “Every generation rebels against their parents and makes friends with their grandparents”, Lewis Mumford.

15. “A grandmother is a mother who has a second chance”, anonymous.

16. “The grandparents, like the heroes, are as necessary for the growth of children as vitamins”, Joyce Allston.

17. “For a little boy, the perfect grandpa isn’t afraid of big dogs or fierce storms, but he is absolutely terrified of the word ‘boo’”, Robert Brault.

18. “Your daily life is better understood if you know the history of your grandparents”, anonymous.

19. “Grandmothers are voices from the past, role models from the present, open doors to the future”, Helen Ketchum.

20. What children need most are those that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, life lessons. And most important, cookies”, Rudy Giuliani.

21. “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature. But the beautiful old ones are works of art”, Marjory Barslow-Greenbie.

22. “My grandfather has the wisdom of an owl and the heart of an angel”, anonymous.

23. “No one can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents drop stardust on the lives of young children”, Alex Haley.

24. “The reason why grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy”, Sam Levenson.

25. “There is no accomplice in our lives more beautiful than a grandfather; in him we have a father, a teacher and a friend”, Leticia Yamashiro.

Congratulations to grandparents on your day! Photo: PxFuel

Translated by: Ligia Mabel Oliver Manrique de Lara

Energetic ties between parents and children: the invisible family legacy

Posted on 19/08/2021 - 11:38 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

“Parents are connected to their children through invisible energy ties”.

“As if they were blood donors, parents make a constant ‘transfusion’ of spiritual energy. This interaction never ceases, it does not depend on time or space, it does not disappear after the physical death of parents or children”, says Russian writer Konstantin V. Zorin, author of the book The Sins of Parents and Children’s Diseases.

There is a theory that states that each generation inherits from the previous ones – especially from parents or close relatives – the characteristics of their way of thinking, feeling, will, as well as physical features and unresolved problems.

The invisible ties of energy

They are called energy ties and they come from the belief that our souls “constellate” in a certain energy nucleus.

“We must remember that everything and everyone is energy and we are connected. However, among family members, these energy ties are even stronger. When we come to earth, we choose our parents and our ancestors to learn certain lessons that we have to live in this incarnation”, comments Sandra Elisa Roch, better known as Panterita, health coach and transgenerational therapist.

According to the transgenerational theory, the first physical, emotional and spiritual bond that we have is the umbilical cord. Through it, we are transmitted the ancestral heritage, the gifts and conflicts of our biological parents, and the culture to which our clan belongs.

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Energy ties transmit conflicts and virtues

K-V Zorin states: “This phenomenon explains why parents transmit to their children their lack of grace, as well as their vices and pernicious tendencies, from which they have not been able to escape until that moment”.

“In the same way, they inherit their virtues, talents and the potential of divine energies. It should be emphasized that the influence of the father is equal to that of the mother. There are no differences. Furthermore, the interaction never ends, even if it changes its intensity”.

The transgenerational theory ensures that there are places, experiences, situations and even types of people, which we have faced, which were also challenges in the lives of our ancestors. Photo: Pixabay

Have you ever wondered why you repeat some of your parents’ patterns?

From our individuality we build other ties with friends, peers, partners, places and experiences that leave their mark on us, but some situations are very similar to what our ancestors once lived.

The friend who disappointed us, the relationship that was a disaster, the partner who betrayed you, the mistake that is made over and over again within the family. All of those, says this theory, are karmic ties, a connection that you have acquired (or your ancestors acquired) in a past life, something like a “debt” or learning that you have pending.

“I don’t know if you believe in past lives, but many times these ties are repeated among living beings, having different relationships. Sometimes your mother was your sister or your daughter and so on with the different roles of the family”, says the health coach.

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How to get rid of energy ties that you do not want?

According to Panterita Roch, there are therapeutic methods that impact on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The main thing is the recognition of the existence of an energetic bond that you can embrace as a gift, or you can close, and conclude the cycle.

1. Identify and accept that this bond is not yours

“These patterns are repeated from generation to generation. What you have to do is to become aware that this energetic load, this bond, is not yours, it belongs to your family and to generations ago”.

2. Research in your family

“Find out which members of your family have experienced the same event as you did. It is very likely that you will not be the first, nor the last, but it depends on you that that chain breaks”.

3. Break with patterns

“There are people in charge of working with transgenerational trees. They do some research of everything that has happened and, through acts of psychomagic, they help the person break these patterns so that they no longer happen to you, or to future generations”.

If you notice that you are in a pattern, whether you are imitating your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents, or repeating the destiny of a family member, inquire further, find out how to close that cycle or accept the virtues that you have inherited.

“Transgenerational energy not only marks negative patterns, but also very positive patterns such as abundance or gifts that could be inherited to you. It is up to you to accept them with love, thank them, and use them for your highest good and that of others. For example, when I studied my transgenerational tree, I realized that my great-grandfather was a shaman and with much love, gratitude and humility, I accepted the gifts that were given to me in order to continue the work that he started”.

“Energy and energy bonds are very important and can generate positive and negative ties in your life. It is up to you to break those patterns or accept the gifts to create the life you want”, concludes Panterita Roch.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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