{"id":4937,"date":"2022-05-12T15:42:28","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T15:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=4937"},"modified":"2022-05-12T15:42:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T15:42:28","slug":"groomed-for-greatness-hosts-mothers-day-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/12\/groomed-for-greatness-hosts-mothers-day-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Groomed for Greatness Hosts Mother\u2019s Day Event"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Patrice and Cassidy McClellan, Miracle Williams, Paula Hicks-Hudson, Michelle McClellan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Tricia Hall<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Truth Reporter<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Groomed for Greatness hosted a unique mother-daughter bonding event on May 7, which featured a mother\/daughter duo speakers, matching themed outfits and a variety of fun activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mother and grandmother were old school. I was raised that to know kids were seen and not heard but kids today want respect. That\u2019s why I invited Dr. P and Cassidy to speak today, so they can talk about and heal from generational gaps,\u201d explained Michelle McCaster, Groomed for Greatness founder.<\/p>\n

Sets of mothers and daughters filled the event space, enjoyed a buffet-style luncheon menu and received door prizes. The event featured mother and daughter speakers Patrice McClellan, PhD and Cassidy McClellan, who spoke about \u2018Parents Just Don\u2019t Understand, Bridging the Generational Gap.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m here today because I support the efforts and work from Groomed for Greatness,\u201d shared Paula Hicks Hudson, Ohio State Representative.<\/p>\n

Patrice McClellan opened the speaking portion of the luncheon, followed by Cassidy. Then the pair facilitated a brief question and answer session.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you\u2019re raised to be seen and not heard, it sometimes doesn\u2019t give you the courage to speak your mind but I understand that this was how our parents wanted to protect us. I didn\u2019t want to repeat the cycle, but understand what I had in my toolkit, came from my mother and grandmother. I utilize conscious parenting and let her speak her mind, because respecting her gives her safety and teaches boundaries,\u201d Patrice McClellan.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mom is my ride or die. Parents need to have their daughter\u2019s back. When I finally got into the real world and learned that people weren\u2019t genuine, it messed me up. I wasn\u2019t raised that way. If you don\u2019t have a relationship with your daughter, who will get advice from? My mom always has my back,\u201d shared Cassidy.<\/p>\n

According to VolunteerMatch.org, the organization seeks to enhance the lives of girls through professional and personal growth and enrichment programs that will help them become future leaders and productive members of society. Groomed for Greatness was established in February 2017 by Michelle McCaster. For more information visit Facebook page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/G4GToledo<\/a>.<\/p>\n