Family Matters

Richard "RJ" Jaramillo - Single Dad

It has humbled me in many ways and given me a greater purpose in life. I am far from being a perfect father, but I never give up trying because of the fact that I have three others to look after.

Sue Scheff - Sue Scheff Blog

Becoming a parent is a major life change. One of the most significant changes I felt was how unselfish you become. There is nothing more important in your life than that precious bundle of joy. You are amazed as you are no longer concerned about those designer clothes or what your friends are doing - it is all about your child. As your children grow, you will experience bumps like you never expected, but these are all learning curves and although they may seem like you wish you never became a parent, the rewards outweigh all those difficult times.

Susan Heim - Susan Heim on Parenting

In every way! Being a parent has shaped my career, my identity and my goals. I'm sure my life would be much different today if I weren't a mother of four.

Annie Fox, M.Ed. - From the desk of Annie Fox

I have always loved being with children - teaching them, helping them understand themselves better. Being a parent only increased my empathy and compassion for all children. Parenting has, I would have to say, made me a softer and more patient person. I am, as a result of parenting, much more aware of the impact of my words and my actions.

Maria Melo - Conversations with Moms

I don't even know where to start. It has been the most frustrating, energy depleting time of my life, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. It has also been the most rewarding time of my life. Before I had children, my main focus was getting ahead in my career. I climbed the ranks of every company I worked for and prided myself on consistently delivering results. Promotion came after promotion and I had plans for further personal growth. I was all about personal development and becoming better every day.

I never knew just how much personal growth I would achieve by becoming a Mother. I have learned more and grown stronger in the last 5 years of motherhood than I ever did in my career. I also became humbled by the power of a parent's love. All those career promotions combined do not equate to my child telling me he loves me or cuddling up to me in my arms.

My ambitions, goals and dreams now revolve around my family.

Annie - PhD in Parenting

Completely and not at all. Completely, in that my children have added a whole new dimension to my life. I now care about and think about things I never did before. But they also have not changed who I am. My children are extremely important to me, but they are not my life. I had a life before having kids and I still have that life now. I think being my own person is important to keeping perspective as a mother and also being a good role model to my kids.

Ria Sharon - My Mommy Manual

Parenting is the greatest spiritual journey. It is the most amazing self-development program any person can sign up for.