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

Nathaniel The Great | Recording Artist

I strongly believe that the most impactful this a parent can do is show love and compassion. We must teach out kids how to love unconditionally. Secondly, we must show them determination. I always work to lead by example with my kids when it comes to accomplishing goals. Read more>>

Vilmarie Williams | Director of Human Resources & Beauty Educator

I’ve been able to show both of my children that being a parent has not hindered my career and ambitions. Growing up I was told to live my life before having kids because life would never be the same. I was determined to prove that my dreams would not have to take a backseat once I became a mother. Read more>>

Kirston Wilkins | Small Business Owner & Mom

It’s a lot of thing I try to show my kids a lot of things. I let them be them and express how they feel through clothes, arts and any other way possible . To let them know that you can do something differently than everybody else! And tell them as long as their happy I’m happy and nothing else matters.! Live for them and nobody else. Read more>>

Shelia Malcolm | Best Selling Author & Transformational Life Coach

I taught my sons from early childhood to respect themselves and all those in authority. I taught them to dream and dream Big because there is nothing they cannot achieve if they they put in the work. I’ve been their biggest cheerleaders in encouraging and empowering them to be authentic and love who they are. I have shared my personal journey – The mistakes I have made and the lessons I learned from these experiences. Read more>>

Jodi Grieshop | International Hairstylist/ MUA | Salon Owner, Shear Salon

I believe the most important thing I have done as a parent is to maintain a strong work ethic and balance my love for my industry along with my love for being a parent. It has taken me a long time to figure out what not to do. I have always told myself and my kids that sometimes work has to come first and there is a benefit to that mentality in the end. Also, failure is not an option, communication is key. If you have confidence you can outwork and communicate through most situations, good or bad, you will likely not fail. Read more>>

Elaine diamond Bailey | International children’s author

The most Impactful would have to be the fact that my kids Were able to see my journey from start to finish ,They are the reason why I started the book in the first place my children wanted to see more reflection of themselves on the cover of a book in a positive way Read more>>

Kalika Wade | Photographer & Shoe Designer

The most important concepts I’ve instilled in my children is entrepreneurship and continuing education. As a business owner and student currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program, I noticed my 16 year old daughter following suit. She has recently launched a booming business, Cozmetix avenue. Children watches everything their parents do. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that as parents, we nurture, support, and invest into their dreams as much as our own. Read more>>

Tarsha Crews | THEE HERBAN CREATOR

The most important thing that I have done as a parent is to WORK ON MYSELF!!! I made a conscious commitment to be present and active in my kids lives. To be most effective, I had to unlearn behaviors, learn to communicate more effectively and love more outwardly, learn to apologize, and let them see that I too have vulnerabilities. I can truly say that my kids have played a major part in my overall growth as a person and allows us to have an authentic relationship. This growth was also a catalyst in me starting Herban Creations. Read more>>