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.

Tremayne Ingram | Moco life 910

Ensuring the health, safety, and well being. Also being a positive light in their lives. Read more>>

Katie French-White | Senior Marketing Analyst for White Stone Marketing & Business Owner of Katie French Marketing

As a parent, perhaps the most significant influence I’ve had on my children stems from my role as an independent and successful mom. By demonstrating resilience, hard work, and determination, I’ve become a beacon of inspiration for them. Balancing the responsibilities of providing for them as a single parent while pursuing my own professional endeavors has been pivotal. They witness firsthand the dedication I pour into my full-time job at White Stone Marketing, as well as working my own business mostly aiding neighbors and friends with their businesses, and my role as a competitive softball coach. Despite the juggling act, I prioritize their needs, ensuring they have access to extracurricular activities like competitive softball, where they excel as pitchers on a travel team. Through my example, they learn the importance of perseverance, time management, and putting family first. My journey not only empowers them to dream big but also instills in them the belief that with determination, anything is achievable. Read more>>

Sarah Kupec | Owner and Chaos Coordinator

The most important and impactful thing that I did for our son is quitting my job, and starting my own business. I was working a customer service job from 7am – 3pm everyday. Nothing crazy but I was lucky enough in the beginning of his life to work from home, and after Covid that job went away. So this customer service job was hard on both of us. I hated dropping him off at daycare as much as he hated me leaving. After doing the math and realizing that I my paycheck was going straight to daycare I quit. I didn’t see the purpose in working to pay someone else to raise him. Since, then the last 2 almost 3 years have been amazing. I would not have changed that decision for anything. Getting to stay home and watch him grow has been the highlight of my life, and I know he is a completely different kid because of it. Read more>>

 Anne Carlson | Global Luxury Real Estate Broker

I’ve raised my children to be strong individuals, both with a distinct voice poised for change, instilling in them the importance of making a difference in the community. My approach has been to nurture them as individualists—encouraging them to forge their paths while emphasizing the significance of kindness and independence. By fostering an environment where open communication and empathy are paramount, I’ve aimed to empower them to articulate their thoughts and beliefs confidently. This commitment to individuality has also meant encouraging them to explore their interests deeply, supporting their unique talents and passions, and teaching them the value of perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges. Read more>>