Purposeful Parenting

In continuing with the "summer rebroadcast" theme, Harriett shares what she learned to do when she had, "one of those days."  See what she has to say in this episode, "Real Talk."

It's summer and with everything going on, this is a good time to rebroadcast some of the earlier episodes that you may or may not have heard. In this episode, which aired in August 2020; Harriett tells you what Purposeful Parenting is and talks about the ONE source that contains all the principles needed to help you "Parent on Purpose."

Happy Father's Day to you fathers.  In this episode, Harriett's husband Dennis, shares some practical parenting advice.  The three points he shares are truths that will help fathers "Parent on purpose."

What are you made of?  How do you respond to the challenges of life?  How would your children respond?  How would you want them to respond?   In this episode, Harriett tells you how to prepare your child to respond when "life bumps" into him/her.  She does this by sharing an analogy with you and asking you, "What's in your cup?"

"One's character is dependent on his/her ability to be transparent and unwilling to bend the truth."  In this episode Harriett talks about why children lie and what parents can do to stop it at an early age.

In this episode, Harriett talks about your parental authority, where it comes from and what to do to make sure you do not relinquish it.

Harriett's husband, Dennis interviews her in this milestone episode.... EP  200.  Find out how Purposeful Parenting came about as well as some other things about Harriett, the person behind the podcast.  

In this episode, Harriett talks about man's law and God's law.  She tells you why it's important to teach your children God's law and why God's law is THE LAW.

In this episode, Harriett gives a review of a book on Menopause.  She highly recommends it as it delves into the physical, emotional and societal aspects of an often thought of taboo subject.

Compassion is more than sympathizing with those who are suffering, it includes helping when you can.  In this episode, Harriett shares a story that you can share with your children in teaching them compassion.   More often than not, we don't see it, but compassion often goes full circle, as seen in this story, "What Goes Around" (author unknown).     

Are you parenting together?  Are you unified in your parenting approach?  If not, there are dangers ahead.  In this episode, Harriett shares what one of her listeners is going through and the challenges it has caused simply because they are not on the same sheet of "parenting music".  

Throughout life your children are going to have to make choices.  It's up to you to teach them choice making skills.  In this episode, Harriett covers decision making principles for teaching your children how to make wise choices.

Unfortunately, in today's world, we hear about mass shootings and other traumatic events all too often.  Needless to say, you play a crucial role in helping your children navigate through these events.  In this episode, Harriett gives you ways to help your child through traumatic events. 

Just like your children need to know the real meaning of Christmas, they need to know what Easter is really about.  You must teach them.

Harriett concludes this series, Teach Your Child To Guard His/her Thoughts .  In this episode she tells you how to help your child RECOGNIZE, REJECT, and REPLACE negative thoughts.

In this episode, Harriett tells you the things you should teach your children to think about in order to remove negative, destructive thoughts. 

The mind is the most intricate and baffling computer ever conceived.  It programs you for success or failure.  Proverbs 23:7 tells us, "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he." In this episode, Harriett gives you specific reasons why you should teach your children to guard their thoughts.

Love has the ability to withstand the tests and challenges of time, making it a foundational and reliable force in relationships.  In this episode, Harriett tells you what to do and not do to teach your children the true love.

In this episode, Harriett shares with you the love you want to model for your children.

Electronic Devices have become an everyday part of our lives.  They can benefit children but must be used in moderation.  In this episode, Harriett gives you some of the pros and cons of electronic devices and stresses the use of moderation.

In this episode Harriett encourages you to celebrate milestones as your child works towards his/her goals.  She also covers the long-term impact of goal setting and gives you a workable plan that you can use to help establish a goal setting routine. 

In this episode Harriett gives you strategies to use to support your child as he/she works towards reaching his/her goals.

Your Child can set awesome, achievable goals by being SMART.  In this episode Harriett tells you how. 

Did you know that goal setting plays a role in your child's development?  In this episode, Harriett tells you why.