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Parenting: The Great Uniter

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Parenting is the great uniter. We share so many of the same hopes, dreams, frustrations and deep satisfactions. It amazes me to think how unifying the concerns of parenthood can be. Recently, I was watching  KCPT where Charlie Rose was doing a couple back to back interviews. The first was David Letterman and the second was the members of Led Zeppelin. In both cases, these famous people explained how parenthood was the most important and satisfying part of their life. In his autobiography, Rob Lowe talks about a conversation he had with President Clinton where they both essentially agreed that parenting exceeded every other accomplishment. Just about any parent you ask will say the same. Our children mean everything to us.

Parents worry about the same things and experience every range of emotion where their children are concerned. Collectively, we grieve for each other when tragedy strikes and share in each others happiness when our children hit various landmarks. In a time marked by great divisions, parents pull for each other and offer heartfelt understanding and support. Today I just want to say thank you to all the parents who visit the site and use Exercising Values with your family. You are my heroes.

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About the Author

Pamela Davenport

MSW, CPT, PES, CES, FNS, YES, SFS ACE

For decades I have helped countless parents and their children overcome significant obstacles. My unique accomplishments in the fields of child development, health, and fitness have given me an unparalleled perspective and expertise that I would love to share with you.

  • Award-Winning Author and Parenting Coach
  • Mother of six and grandmother of five
  • Studied Juvenile Justice at Stanford University
  • Master’s degree in Social Work
  • Experienced family counselor
  • Support group leader for struggling parents
  • Taught health at the university level
  • Program manager for the personal training programs at two colleges
  • Personal Trainer helping people lose 5lb-100lb+
  • Two-time Ironman Triathlete and competing member of team USA
  •  UMB Lifetime Sportswoman Award 2017