Purposeful Parenting

What's the first word that comes to your mind when you think about Christmas?  In this episode Harriett tells you what that word is and why.  Merry Christmas!

Current events may be causing added stress.  However, we can have a wonderful Christmas if we remember what Christmas is about.  The book, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry is  a perfect reminder that love ALWAYS carries the day.  Harriett encourages you to share this story with your children so that they will learn the true meaning of gifting and receiving.

What 7 words make you think of Christmas, the REAL meaning of Christmas?  In this episode, Harriett takes you back thousands of years to tell you about the 7 Words of Christmas that Robert Morris covers in his book, Seven Words of Christmas.  These words are indeed the heart of Christmas.

In this episode Harriett tells the story about Love coming to earth.  The poem, "Oh, Mary, How Could You," by Greta Zwaan, tells how the life of an engaged couple played a role in Christmas.

Are you ready to count your blessings?  No matter what you are going through, there is always something to be thankful for.  In this episode, Harriett shares a Thanksgiving story that shows how a little help from someone can get another to think differently about themselves and others.  This is a perfect Thanksgiving story to share with your children.  Happy Thanksgiving!

It is important to teach your child gratitude.  In this episode Harriett tells you why it is important, how to teach your child gratitude and why "gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul."  ~ Henry Ward Beecher

You have boundaries and others may challenge them.  It is up to you to communicate and follow through with your boundaries so that your child can learn how to set healthy boundaries and how he/she should respond when others infringe upon his/her boundaries.

Harriett's experience growing peppermint showed her how peppermint without boundaries reinforces the need for children to have boundaries, and the right kind of boundaries. 

Have you ever gone astray, if so, what did you do to get back on the right path?  What about your child?  What would you do if he/she goes astray?  In this episode, Harriett tells you about a son that lost his way and how his dad responded with unconditional love.

Even peppermint needs boundaries.   In this episode, Harriett tells you about her challenge with growing peppermint and relates it to you and your child.  She reminds you that your child is a force that God has put on this earth and you hold his/her destiny in your hand.