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.

Latisha Porter

A Legacy of Resilience: How My Grandmother and Father Taught Me to Embrace Life with Hearing Loss Life often presents us with challenges that test our strength and resilience.  Read more>>

Annabela Nikolov

My parents were immigrants from a country called Bulgaria. They came to the states with barely a dollar to their name. I’ve always said they were my biggest role models and it’s true! Read more>>

Jacob Edgar

I was born in San Francisco in 1969 into a community of artists and creative people. My mother was a potter and my father a puppeteer and involved in political theater groups such as the San Francisco Mime Troupe and Bread & Puppet. Read more>>

Jake Wade

I remember both of my parents being supportive of my creative projects and artwork growing up, which looking back, was certainly a blessing. Read more>>

Martha Underwood

You know what my parents got right? They taught me not to be afraid of taking risks. My dad? He’s the BEST ever! He left Haiti and risked everything to move to the Bahamas, and then he did it all over again to come to the United States. Read more>>

Abby Chandler

So much! I have never had what many consider to be a real job. I have never been to a job interview where I was looking to be hired. But I didn’t have everything handed to me either. Read more>>

Soren Thielemann

I always loved to draw. As a kid, my definition of a good restaurant was based on whether they had crayons at the table, and if the tablecloth was made of paper so I could draw on it. Read more>>

Justin Barron

A month ago we celebrated my son’s first birthday. My wife, Deanna, and I sat with him as he played with the wrapping paper, often ignoring the actual gifts. Read more>>

Daron Jenkins

That’s a good question. Honestly, when it comes to my career, my parents were probably the worst influences in some ways. My father was a businessman. Read more>>

Ethan Sonis

My parents from an early age have taught me that nothing is giving to you in this world and that everything comes with hard work and sacrifice. The key to achieving anything in this world is hard work and discipline. Read more>>

Ebone Cooper

Growing up,both of my parent were entrepreneurs. My dad has owned a car detailing service for over 20years, My mom has been a Master cosmologist. Read more>>

Tiffany Grimm Fulton

My parents were tough on me, in the best way. They didn’t let me do anything half ass. They taught me to respect others’ time, forge ahead even when things got tough, and get up every time I got knocked down. Read more>>

Claire Welton

I was raised by my single mother who never limited my abilities and was so supportive of my dreams. There was one story that really stuck with me when making decisions to move forward in my schooling and career. Read more>>

Shamika Mitchell

My parents allowed me to be creative and innovative. They didn’t pigeonhole me, and they didn’t impose limitations. As a result, I was able to pursue my passions without hesitation. Read more>>

Emani Haynes

One thing that I can honestly say my parents did right was making sure that I always put God first. Without God, nothing is possible. I put God first over all things and beings. Read more>>

Evan Daniele

I was extremely fortunate to grow up with highly supportive parents. It’s thanks to my mom that I started playing guitar at an early age. Read more>>

Lisa Oberlander

My parents allowed me to be myself; they always encouraged my artistic side. Unlike a lot of parents, they never tried to talk me out of going to Art school; Read more>>

Karen Spafford-Fitz

My parents excelled at DIY (“do it yourself”) long before that expression was commonplace, and long before YouTube videos were available for guidance. On my childhood farm in eastern Canada, it was simply a way of life and there were few things my parents couldn’t grow (corn, potatoes, alfalfa), Read more>>

Amara Bedford

My parents believe in the importance of the arts, which has had a positive impact on how I view myself as an artist. Both of my parents have been highly supportive of my educational journey. Read more>>

Raya Yarbrough

My father is open, and bright-faced, like the ocean. My mother is deep, and fathomed in secret, like the ocean. I was at the beach recently, settled on a dune. I looked out at the water.  Read more>>

Kamia Kindle

I don’t want to brag, but I honestly feel like my parents did everything right. Most importantly, they SHOWED UP! It didn’t matter if it were for choir, National Honor Society, Basketball, whatever I was participating in, I could look out into the audience and see my mom and dad. That meant a lot to me. Read more>>

Alex Hayward

My Mom did EVERYTHING right. I wouldn’t be the man I am today had it not been for her. She allowed me to do basically whatever I wanted, within reason of course. Read more>>

Dee Dixon

Truly God blessed me with my parents. My dad is retired from the Army and my mom is a business owner. Amazingly enough I followed in both of their footsteps. Read more>>