Welcome to our latest monthly column, Mom on the Street (ya know, like Man on the Street). Each month, we'll be asking moms just like you for a slice of their sage advice, insider tips or tried-and-true wisdom in the hopes that their unique brand of Mother inspires, assuages, calms, strengthens and even amuses yours.

This month's question: What have you learned lately that's helping you to be a better person (read: mother, daughter, spouse, partner, friend, employer/employee, neighbor, citizen of the planet Earth et al)?



Lisa Jarrett is the founder of BabyPlus (www.babyplus.com), an education system/audio device that introduces patterns of sound to prenatal children. Here's what this Indiana mother of seven had to say:

“A quote from David Bly that inspires me daily comes to mind: 'Your children become what you are, so be what you want them to be.'

Simply put, a parent is the most influential role model for a child. I remind myself of this fact, so I can stay accountable and to try my best to model positive traits to my children. While some days are more challenging than others, I truly try to model patience, moderation, respect and an attentive demeanor with my kids. Hopefully then, these very traits will serve them well as they mature.”