Purposeful Parenting

The book "The Working Mother's Guide to Sanity" by Elsa Houtz is an indispensable resource for mothers.  It is geared towards mothers working outside of the home.  However, according to Harriett, whether you work inside or outside of the home, this is a must read for mothers.

Have your ever drank from a saucer or seen someone do it?  Harriett has, and in this episode, she shares with you a poem that reminds her of her childhood and how her parents drank from a saucer and what it meant according to John Paul Moore the author of the poem, "Drinking From My Saucer."

Teaching children gratitude is an important aspect of their social and emotional development.  In this episode, Harriett gives you strategies that you can use to teach your child the abstract concept of gratitude. 

There are benefits when you practice gratitude.  Gratitude helps your child's overall well-being when he/she practices it.   Harriett covers some of these benefits in this episode of Purposeful Parenting.

Increasing your child's Emotional Intelligence is crucial for his/her overall development and success.  In this episode, Harriett covers why your child's Emotional Intelligence is essential for his/her development and she tells you ways to increase Emotional Intelligence.

Your child's emotional intelligence depends on you!  Dealing with ones emotions can increase or limit success.  In this episode, learn about emotional intelligence, an extremely important skill that your child needs for personal and professional success.  

Ep 170:  Do you have tendencies to be a "Passive Parent"?  Passive Parenting can have profound negative effects on a child's development and well-being.  In this episode, Harriett tells you how to recognize the signs of passive parenting and the proactive steps you need to take to avoid becoming a passive parent.

Do you ever wonder if you are praying the right things for your children?  If so, this episode is for you.  Harriett gives you a pattern to use based on how Jesus prayed for His disciples.

Suffering will happen and it is up to you to teach your child to suffer.  In this episode, Harriett shares with you what she is experiencing in the area of suffering and reminds you that your child learns from your suffering and, "What your child believes before suffering is critical to help them when suffering comes."   

Do you know that your child is like an arrow?  In this episode, Harriett tells you how they are alike.   She explains how knowing this comparison, can help you "Parent on Purpose".