Who is Pat Montgomery?

Q:  Why did you write the book:  Now You Know What I Know: Parenting Wisdom of a Grandmother?

A:  I wanted to make a list for my kids of things I learned as I raised them.  They will make their own parenting mistakes, so I wanted them not to make the ones I did.  When my “list” got to about 25 pages, I realized it was going to be a book of parenting advice from my experiences.

Q: How did you get a radio show?

A:  Right place, right time.  I talked to the program director of the station about possibly interviewing me about my book.  Little did I know, she wanted to add a parenting show to the schedule and she offered me the opportunity. So now I have the opportunity to pass on parenting advice and timely information from people much smarter than me.

Q:  Do you enjoy doing the show?

A:  It is one of the most rewarding projects I have ever undertaken.  The wonderful people I have met have enriched my life.  The listeners who write in or call me to say that I helped them in some way truly make me feel humbled and blessed.  I would be a much better parent now because of everything I have learned from the show.  Now, if I only got paid for it, it would be perfect.

Q:  What is your main goal with the book and the show?

A:  I want parents of all ages to have information and encouragement.  Helping parents raise the next generation with love and common sense is my goal.  It was all so hard to come by when I was raising my kids, but the internet has revolutionized how we gather information.  I try to always have timely topics on my blog as well. 

Q:  Will there be any more books?

A:  Actually right now I am working on two others—in my spare time.  I also have ideas written down everywhere.  You never know when inspiration will hit.

Q:  How do you like being a grandparent?  Is it what you expected?

A:  It is so much better than I thought.  The idea of being a grandma scared me—the whole “am I old enough to be a grandma?” question bothered me. But it is a stage, like all the others in life.  And I am young enough that I can get on the floor and wrestle or go outside and play ball.  So we have a great time.  Then I get to go home and get a good night’s sleep.  It is wonderful.

Q:  What is one thing most people don’t know about you?

A:  I am a certified paranormal investigator.

Pat conducting an on air interview. 

 Pat Montgomery

•  Author
• Radio talk show host
• Business owner
• Speaker
• Trainer
• Mother of 3
• Stepmother of 2
• Grandmother of 12--but that is a moving target right now!
• Wife to a wonderful, supportive husband

There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it