Contest: The Moment You Knew

Our job as parents is to shape the future. All successful people, heroes, and role models had parents to shape them.  However, parenthood doesn't come with gold stars, report cards or trophies. 

We often get so caught up in the all the work it takes to make it from day to day, with everyone fed, clean and sheltered, that we forget to take a moment to reflect on the amazing feats our families achieve in dozens of small ways each day. But then, something happens, something that stops you in your tracks, like watching your child demonstrating that the values and lessons you've been sharing have taken hold.  It may be something small, like showing tenderness to a crying friend, or offering to help set the table without being asked.  It's the moment you knew you were doing something right as a parent.

Now, Kiddie Academy is giving parents and kids a chance to shine and recognize the good, warm fuzzy parts of childhood with the "Moment You Knew" photo contest.  To enter, simply visit the contest's Facebook page  and submit a photo of your child demonstrating a positive value. The grand prize winner will receive a year's tuition to the Kiddie Academy location of their choice. 

"We launched The Moment You Knew campaign to celebrate the impact parents have on the lives of their children.  Character education is an important part of Kiddie Academy's curriculum, and we recognize that teaching values can sometimes be a thankless responsibility for parents and teachers alike," said Claire Haas, vice president of education, Kiddie Academy.  "This program encourages parents to indulge in a moment of reflection and give themselves a pat on the back for successfully navigating their critical responsibility of growing our future leaders, thinkers and doers."