Purposeful Parenting

The teenage years (13-18) are characterized by increased independence, identity formation and exploration of adult responsibilities.  In this episode, Harriett talks about how parents must strike a balance between support, autonomy, and open communication. 

Pre-teens are navigating between childhood and adolescence.  Various emotions and challenges require patience, understanding, and responsiveness from parents in order to guide the pre-teen successfully through this stage.  In this episode, Harriett covers some of the key aspects to effectively parent your child through this stage of development.

Do you know what happens when football players are asked to follow toddlers around?  Harriett tells you about it in this episode.

Guiding an infant from 0 to 12 months is an important and rewarding journey for parents.  In this episode, Harriett takes you through a few of the highlights.

When do you think parenting starts?  In this episode Harriett tells you when she believes parenting begins.

In this episode, Harriett introduces a series... Understanding Children's Developmental Needs.   By understanding the unique needs of each stage, parents can support, guide and nurture their children appropriately. 

How is your commitment skill?   In this episode Harriett gives you ways to instill the value of commitment in your children.

In this episode, Harriett does a book review on Gavin De Becker's book, "Protecting The Gift: A Profound Guide to Personal Safety And Empowerment.    De Becker"s approach to child protection is both enlightening and empowering.  It is a valuable resource and goes beyond traditional personal safety guides.  A must read and study!

Genuine affirmation is an essential ingredient in child development.  Poor grammar but true statement was just what a little girl needed.  Harriett tells you why the housekeeper's poor grammar gave a little girl the sense of self that she desperately needed.

Moms, you do more than you give yourself credit for.  You change the world with every child you raise!   Harriett explains how in this episode.

Have you ever thought about being a Mother to yourself?  In this episode Harriett tells you why you should think about it AND do it.

Can you relate to this?    Do you want to slow down?   As you listen to this episode, Harriett wants you to assess where you are and if you need to slow down.  Perhaps you need to say, "Slow Me Down Lord."

Be Honestly Honest with your child at all times.  In this episode, Harriett reminds you that you are your child's teacher in all things and why being Honestly Honest is important.

What?  More Than Eggs and Bunnies?  Just what does that mean?  Harriett tells you the answer and more in this episode.

What does See, Understand , Commit, Communicate, Exemplify, Seek, Spend  "spell"? Harriett gives you the answer in this episode.

Remember the nursery rhyme, "Stick and Stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me?"  This was usually said to stop name calling and other verbal bullying.  However, it is false!  Words do hurt and can cause lasting damage.  Harriett tells you more in this episode.

How do you measure up in the love department?  After this episode, take a look at the eleven qualities of love and see where you are strong and where you are weak.  You'll be glad you did.

Love this way, NOT the way the world says to love.   Harriett tells you the difference in this episode.

How do you love your children?  In this episode Harriett tells you how you should love your children.

What makes the world go round?  What does the world need now?  If you don't have this, you are, "...only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal" what is it?  In this episode Harriett tells you the answer to each of these questions.

Parenting is serious business but you have to take time to "Lighten Up."  In this episode, Harriett shares with you things that you have probably experienced as parents that are "lighten up" moments.  Recognize these moments, laugh at them and even cherish them.  But, always Parent on Purpose.

You cannot touch this, but you can feel the sweetness that it pours into everything.  You need it, your children need it and without it you would not be happy.  Find out what it is in this episode.

In this episode Harriett shows you how to make deposits and why they pay off.  She also tells you why you should forgo the withdrawals.

Do you like challenges?  Are you up for one?  In this episode, Harriett gives you a challenge that could change your life...if you let it.

Teach your child how to live disciplined and successful lives by teaching them these 5 things.