Purposeful Parenting

Remember the phrase, "Little girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice"?    And this,  "Little boys are made of frogs and snails and puppy dog tails." In this episode Harriett shares 2 poems by Alan Beck that captures the real differences between  a little boy and a little girl.  As you listen to both poems, she ask you to "dream" along and remember things that your child has done.  They are perfect poems to remind you of the wonders that God created when He gave your child/children to you and how He created them so that they are able to put smiles on your face and laughter in your heart. 

Things in today's world can be scary, uncertain and very stressful.  Sometimes as parents we forget that our children are watching how we deal with the world around us.  But we must always parent on purpose.  In this episode, Harriett shares a story that demonstrates how to do this. 

Samson's parents knew exactly what Samson was born to do, and they taught and guided him in that direction.  Samson seemed unconcerned about God's objective for his life but despite Samson's failings, God used him anyway.  In this episode, Harriett tells you things that can block your child's calling.

In this episode, Harriett tells a story about a son, born to be a hero, raised to be a hero, but fell short of what he could have done.  Why?  What's missing?   Listen to the story and you'll see.   Ponder  Ephesians 5:17, "Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is." 

We know there are shelters for different emergencies.  But,  is there A Perfect Shelter?  Harriett says there is.  In this episode, she tells you about The Perfect Shelter.  She also gives you a 21 Day Challenge that will help you,  help yourself and your child during these troubled times.

In this episode Harriett shares some of the feelings she has experienced during these days filled with turmoil throughout the world and especially in the United States.  She gives things to remember during these trying times and she tells us about Someone Special who walks with mothers and how to remind yourself of this so that you can Parent On Purpose.

Fear is a big part of our experiences and it can be a gift or a curse.  In this episode, Harriett talks about how to help your child handle fear so that it can be a gift.  She also recommends books that can help you help your child.  And, as always, she shares some of her favorite verses that help her face fearful times.

What do you do when you wake up to a world that you don't recognize?  What do you do when everything seems out of control?  In this episode,  Harriett talks about "A World Gone Wild"  and how you navigate it and comfort your family.

Are you a  Mother that God delights in?  Find out if you are in the episode.   In this episode Harriett tells you how to be a Mother that God delights in.

God's Wisdom is needed in every mother's life, and He wants you to have this Wisdom.  There are however,  things you must do.  In this episode, Harriett covers 6 things that you need to do so that God can teach you to walk in His Word and gain His Wisdom.