Parenting is an incredibly important responsibility and so we wanted to get a conversation going with input from parents in the community. We asked them: what is the most important thing you’ve done as a parent? We’ve highlighted some of the responses below.

Nicole O’Rear | Owner: Co-Working Event Space

In my journey as an entrepreneur & mom, I’ve often found myself wondering if what I’m doing is enough. Am I present enough for our girls, have I served our business, our team members, our community, friends, enough? It’s never ending. While my answer to that waivers by day… YES. It’s all enough because every day I choose to SHOW UP. I show up with as much as I can, as often as I can, with all of who I am. Even on the hardest of days the most difficult step to take is to SHOW UP and be willing to offer what you have and who you are. That’s looks different for everyone because we’re all wired differently. I think that’s one of the most important things our girls can take from being a part of this with us. I hope they see resilience and choose it. I hope they choose to SHOW UP with all they are, especially when they have no idea how it will turn out, with confidence in who are. Read more>>

Tabitha Morrison-Williams | Actress, Mom, Wife, Student, Entrepreneur, Content Creator,

As a mom of 3 boys and 1 girl, I try to have open and honest conversations with my children. We are living through a weird and dangerous era in life. The most important thing that I think is impactful is teach things while navigating through life as brown-skinned individuals. Having uncomfortable conversations and actually listening to their opinions or ideas on things. Read more>>

SALYMAH IV | EMCEE

The most important thing I’ve done as a parent in terms of impact is directly teach the importance of family to each child. Alongside placing emphasis on family values I recognize the importance of spirituality when dealing with others outside ourselves. Read more>>