195 episodes

Does your child’s behavior cause you to question your parenting methods? Do you feel like you are pulling your hair out trying to get him under control? You know you want him to stay out of trouble, do well in school and become a successful adult, but each day you wonder if you are doing the right thing? Or, have you just started your parenting journey and you want to get off to a good start and stay on the right track? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then join me, a wife and a mother of 4 grown children, 3 girls and 1 boy, all graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Each week I will share the struggles we encountered raising our children and the principles we followed to overcome them. These biblical principles have helped many parents and, if followed, will help you too. Tune in each Wednesday… I will give you a weekly dose of Purposeful Parenting.

Purposeful Parenting Harriett

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Does your child’s behavior cause you to question your parenting methods? Do you feel like you are pulling your hair out trying to get him under control? You know you want him to stay out of trouble, do well in school and become a successful adult, but each day you wonder if you are doing the right thing? Or, have you just started your parenting journey and you want to get off to a good start and stay on the right track? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then join me, a wife and a mother of 4 grown children, 3 girls and 1 boy, all graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Each week I will share the struggles we encountered raising our children and the principles we followed to overcome them. These biblical principles have helped many parents and, if followed, will help you too. Tune in each Wednesday… I will give you a weekly dose of Purposeful Parenting.

    EP 199: There's The Law And Then There's THE LAW

    EP 199: There's The Law And Then There's THE LAW

    In this episode, Harriett talks about man's law and God's law.  She tells you why it's important to teach your children God's law and why God's law is THE LAW.

    • 8 min
    EP 198: Book Review: "Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Me" by Jenni Murray

    EP 198: Book Review: "Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Me" by Jenni Murray

    In this episode, Harriett gives a review of a book on Menopause.  She highly recommends it as it delves into the physical, emotional and societal aspects of an often thought of taboo subject.

    • 6 min
    EP 197: Compassion, An Essential Character Trait

    EP 197: Compassion, An Essential Character Trait

    Compassion is more than sympathizing with those who are suffering, it includes helping when you can.  In this episode, Harriett shares a story that you can share with your children in teaching them compassion.   More often than not, we don't see it, but compassion often goes full circle, as seen in this story, "What Goes Around" (author unknown).     

    • 8 min
    EP 196: Get In Step And Parent Together

    EP 196: Get In Step And Parent Together

    Are you parenting together?  Are you unified in your parenting approach?  If not, there are dangers ahead.  In this episode, Harriett shares what one of her listeners is going through and the challenges it has caused simply because they are not on the same sheet of "parenting music".  

    • 13 min
    EP 195: Which One Should I Choose? It's Your Child's Choice! Teach Them!

    EP 195: Which One Should I Choose? It's Your Child's Choice! Teach Them!

    Throughout life your children are going to have to make choices.  It's up to you to teach them choice making skills.  In this episode, Harriett covers decision making principles for teaching your children how to make wise choices.

    • 16 min
    EP 194: Help Your Child Through Traumatic Events

    EP 194: Help Your Child Through Traumatic Events

    Unfortunately, in today's world, we hear about mass shootings and other traumatic events all too often.  Needless to say, you play a crucial role in helping your children navigate through these events.  In this episode, Harriett gives you ways to help your child through traumatic events. 

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

just inspired ,

Strong Mama

Encouraging and straightforward support! This podcast passes on indispensable wisdom to the parents of this generation. Thank you for making time for us Harriett!

Adrienne"gonnadoit"Brown ,

Sound parenting advice

I love listening to Harriet’s sound parenting advice. I have known Harriet & her husband For 20+ years. They have always been outstanding examples of loving caring parents, role models for my husband and I go to mimic. Her parenting advice is sure to help you to parent strong and be highly successful at the job!

AhgaBang ,

What a Story

I am really excited to continue listening! I have much to learn about parenting and it sounds like your way worked wonders!

Top Podcasts In Kids & Family

Calm Parenting Podcast
Kirk Martin
The Really Very Crunchy Podcast
Emily & Jason Morrow
Good Inside with Dr. Becky
Dr. Becky Kennedy
Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids
Circle Round
WBUR
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
American Public Media