❤️ Love Is Powerful. Understanding Makes It Functional.

Every parent wants the best for their child. We love them deeply, protect them, and do everything we can to help them succeed.

But sometimes, love alone isn’t enough.

We may find ourselves asking:

“Tama ba ang ginagawa ko?”
Am I doing the right thing?

Perhaps the better question is:

“Is what I’m doing really helping my child?”

In Functional Love, Cheng Bondoc invites parents to look at challenging behaviors differently. Instead of simply reacting to what we see, we learn to understand why the behavior is happening and what our child may be trying to communicate.

Because when we understand behavior, we can respond with purpose.

What you’ll discover inside:

• How to better understand your child’s behavior
• Practical ways to respond instead of simply reacting
• Simple interventions you can apply at home
• Ways to teach meaningful life skills
• How to guide your child through everyday challenges
• A deeper understanding of how love and learning work together

You don’t have to become a therapist.
You don’t have to become a perfect parent.

You simply have to become a parent who understands.

From Love to Functional Love

We stop reacting. We start teaching.
We stop guessing. We start guiding.

Love becomes even more powerful when we understand how to use it.

Functional Love is for parents who want to move beyond managing behavior and begin helping their children learn, grow, and thrive—one everyday moment at a time.

About the Author

Cheng Bondoc has dedicated the past 19 years to helping children with special needs and empowering the families who love them.

As the Founder and CEO of SMLC Behavioral Therapy, Cheng and his team have helped more than 20,000 families across the Philippines. He is a Board Certified Behavior Specialist (BCS), Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), Life Coach, teacher, servant leader, and missionary at heart.

He is also the author of The Unexpected Gift: A Parent’s Guide to Autism.

As a loving husband and proud father, Cheng believes that some of life’s greatest lessons happen in the ordinary moments we share with the people we love most.

His vision is simple:
Every child and family deserves access to quality therapy, hope, and guidance—and every child can learn when love is guided by understanding.