MY MANTRA

Parenting is tough and sometimes we need a positive phrase to get us through the really hard days. That’s the inspiration behind Chicago Parent’s “My Mantra” series. Each issue, we feature a local mom or dad’s parenting mantra — a little phrase or idea that helps them through tough times — and give them the chance to talk a little more about their mantra in a video. Here, you’ll find all of the mantras that have been featured so far. Take a look and see if any resonate with you. And don’t forget to submit your own mantra to editor@metroparent.com.

My Mantra: Let Love Win

A local mom (and family therapist, educator, speaker and more!) shares how our lives will benefit when we let love win.

My Mantra: I Am the Perfect Mom for My Child

A Detroit mom shares the mantra she lives by.

My Mantra: Always Be You-nique

A mom of two boys shares the mantra she lives by.

My Mantra: What if It All Works Out?

A Detroit mom, author, educator shares the mantra that she lives by.

My Mantra: Follow the Child But As Their Leader

A Montessori nanny and tutor in Detroit shares a special mantra she lives by.

My Mantra: Be The Change You Want to See

A local mom of two shares the parenting mantra that she lives by.

My Mantra: The Keys to Finding Joy

A metro Detroit mom shares the parenting mantra she lives by.

My Mantra: You Are Brave & Brilliant

A metro Detroit mom and entrepreneur shares the parenting mantra she lives by.

My Mantra: Any Problems I Have Are in The Process of Being Solved

Educator, author and mom Nikoji Smith shares one of her favorite mantras.

My Mantra: It Takes a Village

Parenting can be overwhelming but it's easier when you're not alone — and that's what inspired Nicole Spicer's mantra: It takes a village.

My Mantra: Pick My Battles

Catherine Amano of Sterling Heights talks about the mantra that she raises her kids by and how 'pick your battles' helps keep her going when parenting gets tough.

My Mantra: Adapt and Overcome. Forge Your Own Path

Kathy Jaafar wants her son to believe he can do anything he puts his mind to and that's the driving force behind her mantra, forge your own path.