We asked some fantastic parents from in and around the city to tell us about the most important thing they have done as parents.

Laurie Chriest | Interior Designer

I always knew being a parent would be a primary focus of my life. When choosing a career, I imagined that being an Interior Designer would set me up for success in creating a good work/family balance. I intentionally set up a home studio so that I could integrate my work schedule with their schedule. I always treasured those precious moments when they came home from school, and I was able to share the joys and challenges of what happened in their lives each day. Read more>>

Jennifer Chan | Mother of 3, Realtor & Entrepreneur

Absolutely, when it comes to the impact I’ve had as a parent, it’s been a thrilling journey filled with positivity and valuable life lessons. The most important thing I’ve done as a parent has been a whirlwind of mostly positive experiences. One of the key lessons I’ve instilled is the value of time management, initiative, and organization. In our household, there’s simply no room for procrastination. It’s a bit like juggling, balancing family life and business, but somehow, we’ve found a way to make it work, and the results have been amazing. Read more>>

Dee Rowe | Single Mom Mindset Coach & Freelance Writer

I became a single mother of my two daughters when they were 5 and 2.5 years old. That experience taught me many lessons, which are the foundation on which I built my proprietary Goddess Glow coaching programs for single moms. However, the lesson that impacted my children most is that your subconscious thoughts and beliefs about how the world works and your place in it control almost every aspect of your life. And what impacts your life affects your children’s. Read more>>