Parenting at a Glance

08/28/2026

Week 3 of Parenting at a Glance Cohort 2💛

This week, we talked about ACEs and PCEs and how our childhood experiences can affect the way we parent today.

A couple of parents shared that the group feels like “the therapy they needed.”

Parenting at a Glance is not therapy, but hearing that meant a lot. It tells me that parents are not just learning information. They are reflecting, making connections, and learning more about themselves.

Something else stood out too. Parents started talking about tantrums, discipline, and co-parenting, topics we have not covered yet, but will.

That is part of the intentional flow of Parenting at a Glance.

We first help parents understand themselves, their history, and what shaped them. Then we begin looking at their children, their behavior, and what they may be trying to communicate.

Sometimes before asking, “What should I do with my child?” it helps to first ask:

“What am I feeling or reacting to?”

and

“What might my child be feeling or trying to tell me?”

It is encouraging to see that the topics in the program are already creating conversations about things parents really want help with. 💛

08/21/2026

The updated versions of Parenting at a Glance are officially out! 📚💙

What makes this update especially meaningful is that the program continues to grow not only from what I originally created, but from what I am learning through real-world implementation.

I learned so much from my first cohort, and now, as I move through my second cohort, I am seeing even more clearly how flexible and adaptable Parenting at a Glance can be across different families and community settings.

One principle that continues to stand out is micro-learning.

Many parents are already carrying a lot,work, children, appointments, relationships, stress, and the everyday demands of family life. I have witnessed how difficult it can be for overwhelmed parents to have the time or energy for parenting education that is overly condensed, information-heavy, or difficult to apply.

That does not mean parents do not want to learn.

It means the way we teach matters.

Micro-learning allows important parenting concepts to be broken into practical, manageable pieces that parents can understand, reflect on, and begin using in everyday life.

Each cohort continues to teach me something new about what parents need, how they engage, and how Parenting at a Glance can continue to evolve while staying true to its purpose: making parenting education practical, insightful, accessible, and family-focused.

I’m excited about this updated version, and even more excited that I am still learning, listening, and improving along the way. 💙

Parenting at a Glance Workbook & Facilitator Guide, Updated Version

08/14/2026

Cohort 2 is underway! 💙🌱

There’s something special about an empty room knowing that soon it will be filled with parents and caregivers coming together to learn, reflect, connect, and grow.

Yesterday, we officially kicked off Cohort 2 of Parenting at a Glance!

I’m grateful to United Way Success By 6 and Patterson Community Center for helping create a welcoming space where parents and caregivers can come together, have meaningful conversations, and gain practical tools to strengthen their families.

Excited for the weeks ahead and for all the conversations, connections, and growth that will soon fill this room. 💙

Here’s to Cohort 2! 🌱

08/03/2026

💙 A Meaningful Milestone for Parenting at a Glance 💙

Last week,I had the privilege of presenting the very first Parenting at a Glance Certificate of Completion to a parent who successfully completed our pilot program. 🎉

While celebrating this milestone, I was reminded that this program has never been just about teaching parenting strategies. It’s about creating a space where parents feel seen, supported, and empowered to strengthen their relationships with their children.

Throughout this pilot, parents openly shared their experiences, challenges, and successes. Their thoughtful feedback has been invaluable and is already helping refine the program so it becomes even more practical, engaging, and responsive to the real-life needs of families.

One of the greatest lessons I learned is this:

The strongest programs aren’t built behind a desk, they’re built by listening to the families they are created to serve.

To every parent who trusted me with your journey, thank you. Your courage, honesty, and willingness to grow have not only strengthened your own families but have also helped shape the future of Parenting at a Glance for many others.

As I prepare for the next cohort, I’m excited to continue building a strength-based, trauma-informed parenting program that is simple, practical, and rooted in connection, one that meets parents where they are and equips them with tools they can use every day.

This is only the beginning, and I can’t wait to see where this journey leads.

Where Love, Learning, and Healing Meet. 💙

06/29/2026

Grateful beyond words. ❤️📚

A heartfelt thank you to Lawton Public Library for opening its doors to Parenting at a Glance and providing a welcoming space for our parenting pilot program.

Today marks Week 3 of our pilot, and I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity to walk alongside parents as they learn, reflect, and grow together. Every conversation, every question, and every insight reminds me why I created this program.

As a small local business, having a community space where families feel welcomed has meant so much. Thank you, Lawton Public Library, for being part of this journey and helping make this vision possible.

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06/16/2026

❤️ The HEART Framework: The 5 Principles of Parenting at a Glance.

When I created Parenting at a Glance, I wanted more than just another parenting workbook. I wanted a resource that meets parents where they are with compassion, understanding, and practical tools they can actually use.

Everything I teach is guided by the H.E.A.R.T. Framework:

🤍 H – Healing-Centered: Supporting parents as they heal, grow, and break unhealthy cycles.

🤍 E – Empowering: Helping parents recognize their strengths and build confidence in their parenting journey.

🤍 A – Accessible: Simple, practical, and easy to understand, without clinical jargon or overwhelming information.

🤍 R – Responsive & Relevant: Designed to meet the unique needs of today’s families, including military, civilian, single-parent, blended, foster, and adoptive families.

🤍 T – Trauma-Informed: Understanding how life experiences shape behavior and relationships, while promoting connection, safety, and resilience.

At its core, Parenting at a Glance is about helping parents better understand themselves so they can better understand their children.

❤️ Supports healing for parents with unresolved trauma
❤️ Builds self-awareness through reflection
❤️ Flexible for groups, individual support, or self-study
❤️ Culturally aware and military-informed
❤️ Practical, accessible, and warm

Parenting isn’t about being perfect. It’s about growing, healing, learning, and building stronger connections one step at a time.

As both a parent and a social worker, my hope is that every parent who opens this workbook feels seen, supported, and encouraged.

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06/16/2026

Yesterday I had the privilege of welcoming the participants of the Parenting at a Glance pilot program.

While not everyone who participated is pictured here, this photo represents something I am incredibly grateful for, a group of parents and caregivers who chose to show up, learn, reflect, and invest in their families.

One of the things we discussed is that parenting is about more than managing behaviors. It is about understanding ourselves so we can better understand our children. It is about recognizing how our experiences, beliefs, and relationships shape the way we parent and how we connect with those we love.

Together, we explored the idea that every family has a story and that story can be rooted in connection, growth, healing, and hope. ❤️

Thank you to each participant for trusting the process and being willing to show up for your family. It is an honor to walk alongside parents as they create their own history of parenting and build a legacy for the next generation.

Every program starts somewhere. Today felt like a meaningful beginning, and I am grateful for what is ahead.❤️🙏

06/12/2026

Today marked my second community outreach event for Parenting at a Glance, and I couldn’t be more grateful to Comanche County Community Coalition.

Just a year ago, Parenting at a Glance was simply an idea. Today, I had the opportunity to participate in another community event alongside organizations that have been serving families for years.

While I may still be new, I am thankful to be finding my place among people who share the same goal: supporting children, parents, and families.

Thank you to the Comanche County Community Coalition for the invitation and for recognizing Parenting at a Glance as a community resource. Every outreach event, conversation, and connection helps strengthen the foundation of this work.

I’m excited to continue learning, building partnerships, and serving families in our community—one relationship, one parent, and one conversation at a time.

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06/11/2026

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Dave Hunter talked with Erica Johnson and Charlot Haumesser at the Life Ready Center about their 5th annual Community Resource Fair.