Purposeful Parenting

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.

Have you ever looked at life as being like the seasons of the year?  In this episode, Harriett wants you to think about the season of life that you are in.  She encourages you to live it to the fullest because "winter" will be here before you know it.

In this episode Harriett talks to her oldest grandson, Colin.  What he says about freedom just might surprise you.

In this episode Harriett completes the lighting of the Advent Wreath by sharing the last three candles.  She also encourages you to make an important decision if you haven't done so already.  This decision is the most important one you will make.

Eliminate stress and strain that so many feel during this time of year.  In this episode Harriett continues to light the Advent Candle with you and your children.  Today we light the second candle...the Peace or Bethlehem Candle.

Christmas season is a great time to start family traditions.  In this episode, Harriett shares some of her family traditions and then she tells you one that she highly recommends that you should do if you don't do it already.  The goal of this special tradition is to help your child learn and stay focused on the true meaning of Christmas.