So many of us parent the way our parents did – because it’s the only example we’ve had a chance to see up close. We think one of the ways to remedy this is to create a space where people can share stories of the things they feel their parents did right, so we can all learn from those examples.

Lydia Hanna Wilson

Thank you for the question. There could’ve been no better question than this to explain the core foundation of my identity as an individual and as an artist. I strongly believe parents are the architects of a child’s life! Read more>>

Shannon Sionna

One thing I believe my parents did right was let me live my life. Having full control over my own future gave me the freedom to decide what I wanted life to look like for myself. Read more>>

Sonja Bales

My parents encouraged my sister and I’s creative skills and ideas from the get go. We had a dedicated art room, and the culture they created for us is one which values craftsmanship, education, and hard work. Read more>>

Marielle Orr

I think growing up as a creative, overly emotional kid having supportive parents is really such a blessing. My parents did a lot of things right raising my sister, brother and I, but I think their biggest accomplishment as parents was allowing us to grow into the people we were supposed to be. Read more>>

Julianne Hanford

One thing my mother instilled in me is that I am capable of achieving anything I set my mind to. She was a very determined individual, every time she decided she wanted to learn something new or experience something new she would accomplish every she would need to achieve that. Read more>>

Savannah Stegall

My parents were polar opposite of each other. My mother a nurse and provided a stable living, my father was in and out of prison and struggled with addiction. However they both showered me with love in their owns ways, and supported any dream I had, including art. Read more>>

Jasmine Smith

My parents are humans. They made mistakes and were learning with me as they taught me. But one thing my parents undoubtedly did correctly, was support me in WHOEVER I was or wanted to be. Read more>>

Tim Spanjer

My parents never placed obstacles in my path growing up. I appreciate that the always supported my passions and desires (the good ones) and created opportunity for me to thrive. Read more>>

Naoshi

I grew up with a cheerful father who loved comedy, and a mother who was skilled with her hands and had a talent for drawing. They encouraged me to explore a variety of interests, including piano, oil painting, abacus, calligraphy, badminton, table tennis, basketball, swimming, skiing, yoga, and matsuri-bayashi (traditional festival music), among other things. Read more>>

Doris Onyekwere

My parents came into this country as foreigners. Despite their obstacles, they still found a way to use their knowledge to get them into a long lasting career while raising 5 kids to do the same. Read more>>

Truenice Bryant

My mother was a God-Fearing woman who instilled life principles as well as biblical principles in my life that I still follow today. Read more>>

Adanna Perry

My parents set the stage for me to pursue my passions. Growing up, they exposed us to holistic forms of healing, which unknowingly led me down the path to becoming an herbalist. Read more>>

Danielle Franklin

I’ve been blessed to have a fortunate experience growing up in a two parent home. My parents were married for 30 plus years before my father passed. Read more>>

Kahari Burden

Birth me and sent me out to the world blindly for the Most High to form me to the person I’m truly desired to be. I thank them just for bringing me on earth. Read more>>

Harley Hendrixx

My mother constantly reminded me that I could be anything in this world. I’ve never seen anyone love anyone the way my mom loves us. She has six children and she legitimately raised each of us differently. Read more>>

Rhonda Johnson

My parents taught me about determination and perseverance. As African Americans growing up during the Civil Rights movement and baby boomer era, my parents had to be very determined to rise above their own circumstances from poverty to economically prosperous in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Read more>>

Mary Kamerer

It’s not uncommon for creatives to be asked where they get their talent, or how they’re inspired to create art. I’ve had this question posed to me many times, and I’ve had many opportunities to think about it. Read more>>

Beth Theodore

I feel fortunate to have been raised by two intelligent and caring parents. My father was an educator and always encouraged me to focus on my studies to help align me with a career of my choice. Read more>>

Indigo

My parents have influenced my life in ways I can never fully repay. I was fortunate to grow up in a loving and supportive two-parent household. Read more>>