Wife, mother of 3, high school teacher, blogger, certified mindfulness and life coach, Teri Sinnott utilizes her professional experience and passionate heart to encourage and support others. No stranger to using her voice to create positive change, Teri hosts social media platforms that are centered on inspiration and educational tips for parents, as well as a community for fellowship amongst Christian women. Teri is a team member for the The Real Deal of Parenting blog . She recently contributed an article for Imperfectly Perfect Mama. Teri holds two master’s degrees: one in Educational Leadership and Administration and the second in Special Education and Teaching. She utilizes the past decade of experience to arm parents with tools to boost their confidence in instilling a love of learning in their children. Teri addresses real issues of motherhood in a raw, unfiltered and unapologetic manner. Along with her husband Jay, they promote a household of charity and servanthood; demonstrated by their involvement in various ministries. Setting an empowering example for her daughters, Ellyana, Emeilia, and Adaline, she is involved in various activities that care for vulnerable populations and promote social justice. She is a civil rights activist who is currently involved in her area’s first Be the Bridge group; a nation-wide organization focused on creating racial reconciliation within the Christian Church.
I sit down on the couch next to my 5 year old, with tears in my eyes. I look her in the eyes and say “I’m sorry.” She immediately says “I forgive you.” We discuss what happened then we both say I love you and back to playing she goes. I don’t always get it right. I don’t handle every situation correctly. Sometimes, I yell. I yell more than I would like to admit. Sometimes, I can't handle all the noise. Sometimes, my immediate reaction to misbehavior isn’t what it should be. I am not a perfect parent. I screw up all the time. My kids are not perfect kids. But who is perfect ? God. God is perfect . Growing up I didn’t have the best role models for how to handle discipline. I was a well behaved child. I obeyed. But my obedience was out of fear, not respect, love or the desire to do the right thing. I can recall specific situations, moments from as far back as age 4 o...
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