Parenting Matters is committed to strengthening families and creating environments where children can flourish. Here are just a few of our family stories.
Read the stories of Parenting Matters families, volunteers, and donors
Alfredo
My name is Alfredo A and when I first met my Parent Partner, my son Pedro had just started experimenting with drugs.
At that time, my wife of seventeen years had left us to go back to Honduras without giving us a reason for leaving. I was left with three teenage children, Lucy 16, Carol 14, and Pedro 12.
My Parent Partner helped me believe that a good father is not only defined by what you can provide financially, but by the time you give and the relationship you develop with your children.
Jackie
Being 9 months old when the pandemic hit, we were worried that Ruthie would miss out on important social skills. I searched high and low for programs where Ruthie could be around other kids her age, and Musical Motion has been such a blessing. We’ve watched Ruthie learn how to speak and communicate better, sing and dance like no one is watching, and have fun. We’ve come a long way in the last few years and we owe so much of that to Musical Motion. Thank you!
Lucia
I was a doormat mother in that my children did what they wanted to do, did not respect me at all and passed over my authority. They also repeated my shouts and insults, that’s what I built.
All that has changed at my house. There is no more shouting or insults. Our lives are different now. Thanks to this program, Parenting Matters changed my life forever. I thank you for your patience and work. I tell mothers to never give up and seek help and continue moving forward.
Before Parenting Matters, life at home with five kids was very stressful. I struggled to understand my children and why they misbehaved. It’s taken time, but I have patience, I no longer feel angry and yell at my kids. I now understand their brains are still developing, and my role is to provide them with structure, affection, and a great role model. I am proud that my husband and I have built a better relationship with the kids and created a happier home.