Purposeful Parenting

Parenting is very challenging and rewarding.  Unfortunately, there are times when we may find ourselves navigating the turbulent waters of raising a difficult child.  In this episode, Harriett shares a biblical story of a child's return to grace.  It is a message about faith in God's ability to work in the hearts of our children and faith in the power of prayer.

Harriett ends the summer of rebroadcasting with the episode entitled, The Last Time.  
In parenting there are so many "last times", and with them come many emotions.  For some of you, this may be the last time you have a child at home.  Whatever "last time" you are experiencing, Harriett encourages you to cherish each "last time" and hold them close to your heart.  I've enjoyed revisiting some of the podcasts, I hope you have too.   I hope you had a great summer and that you continued to "Parent on Purpose".

How often do we have to be reminded to watch what we say and how we say it?  Words hurt and this rebroadcast reminds us that the nursery rhyme, "Sticks and Stones", is not true.  Words can hurt or encourage, and they can be lasting.   This is a podcast worth revisiting.

This is a rebroadcast to remind you to remember to "Lighten Up".  In this episode Harriett tells you to look for the laughable moments as you parent.  Parenting is serious business, but it also provides laughter that must be remembered when times get tough.

Mothers cannot be reminded enough to remember to make time to take care of themselves. In this episode Harriett talks about why self-care is important and encourages you to do it.  This rebroadcast is another reminder.

Summer can be viewed as a time to loosen up so to speak.  Unfortunately, the tendency to loosen up on parenting can also happen.  This can lead to passive parenting if one is not careful.  What better time to rebroadcast this episode, Hazards of Passive Parenting.  Harriett tells you how to recognize the signs of passive parenting and gives you the proactive steps you need to take in order to avoid becoming a passive parent.

Who rules the world?  This episode is worth rebroadcasting in order to either remind you of the answer or for you to learn it for the first time.  Harriett learned the answer from William Ross Wallace and she shares it with you in this episode  

Summer is a great time to remind moms of everything they do.   In this episode, Harriett tells you, "You change the world with every child you raise."  This is definitely a podcast worth rebroadcasting.

Harriett chose this episode as a rebroadcast because there is nothing more important than praying for your child.  Furthermore, there is no better pattern to use than the one Jesus prayed for His disciples.  This episode is certainly worth hearing again and again and again!

Harriett continues rebroadcasting for the summer as she talks about trust.  In this episode Harriett tells parents that they must earn their child's trust.  She also emphasizes the qualities that contribute to building and sustaining your child's trust.