Patty, Author at Patty H. Scott

About Patty

I write to encourage your heart, feed your soul, and give you wisdom for your life. Motherhood is my passion. I've been married to my surfer/skater husband for over 20 years. We have two boys and a home full of neighbor kids most days.

Chapter One of Someone to Hold (The Calloway Inn: Book One)

February 2, 2021 By Patty Leave a Comment

Chapter One Amelia The bell over the door at Salty Dog Coffee jingles as I pull it open and…
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Chapter One of Winning the Single Mom’s Heart

January 19, 2021 By Patty Leave a Comment

Chapter One Madison Valentine’s Day always reminds me of Jake. Thoughts of him flit across my mind like a slide…
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Five Simple Ways Keep Your Child from Falling Into the Trap of Perfectionism

November 20, 2020 By Patty Leave a Comment

Perfectionism. At first glance, aiming for perfect standards doesn’t seem so bad. Striving for excellence can move us ahead in…
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Helping Your Child Really Know and Experience Love

November 10, 2020 By Patty 2 Comments

“I love you!” Sometimes we shout out “I love you” as our children are running out the door to play,…
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Find Out Why Your Child’s Unmet Needs Are Absolutely Ruining Your Day

October 3, 2020 By Patty Leave a Comment

Bad day? Yep. We’ve all had them. I mean. We’ve had days that could make other bad days look like…
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How One Parenting Conversation Makes All The Difference

September 8, 2020 By Patty 3 Comments

Last week I wrote about finding teachable moments. When I shared that post on Facebook, a parenting conversation ensued. One…
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