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.

Holanda Delgado Real Adan Trejo Tolentino

The most important thing we’ve done as parents is teaching our children that challenges don’t define them. Through our own example, we’ve tried to show them the value of hard work, perseverance, faith, and kindness. Life hasn’t always been easy, but we want them to see that with determination and a positive attitude, they can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Read More>>

Athena Pena

As a parent, I believe the most important thing I’ve done is point my children to Jesus. Life has challenges, uncertainties, and seasons we can’t control, and having God as their foundation gives children strength, peace, guidance, and hope no matter what comes their way. More than anything else, I wanted them to know where to turn in both good times and the hard times. Read More>>

Sarah Bowden

I am a single mother to a 10 year old boy. There are two things that I feel have been most impactful on his life so far. I want him to know that he can be himself and be free to be his own person without the world telling him who he should be. Read More>