PARENT TO KNOW: Dr. Seti Byrd
Dr. Seti Byrd is the founder of the uptown luxury dental practice, Skyview Dentistry. Here, the mom of three talks to us about emotional regulation in parenting, the importance of couple trips, and how to get kids excited about brushing their teeth.
Tell us about your family. How many children do you have and what are their ages?
My husband, Harry, and I have three children, aged 6, 5, and 2. They keep me on my toes and fill our days with joy!
Any tips on getting kids to brush their teeth? (Or any insight why this is such a fight?!)
I get my kids excited about brushing their teeth by switching their toothbrushes often and getting their favorite characters on them. They also get excited when I switch the flavor of the toothpaste.
The hardest part about being a mom?
Achieving a good work-life balance as a working mom and business owner has been the greatest challenge, but it’s also taught me the value of being fully present in every moment.
Favorite part about being a mom?
Hands down watching my kids experience the world is my favorite part about being a mom.
Biggest parenting fail to date?
It’s too embarrassing to list! Parenting is full of ups and downs, but every day we try to be better parents than the day before.
Best parenting advice you ever received?
Parenting is stressful, focus on regulating your own emotions. By modeling healthy ways to handle frustration, anger, or stress, you teach your children valuable coping skills.
Marriage advice for new parents?
Prioritize time away together. Taking a trip recharges you and will make you a better parent upon your return.
Parenting support you could not live without?
Both sets of grandparents are our lifeline, and we absolutely couldn’t do it without them.
Phase you feared your child would never grow out of?
Waking up in the middle of the night.
Favorite way to spend an unscheduled day with your kids in Charlotte?
We love spending time at The Discovery Place.
You have a whole day to yourself. What do you do?
If I had a whole day to myself, I’d spend it playing tennis, getting a massage, and unwinding with an episode or two of my favorite show.
Favorite Charlotte restaurant?
Favorite place to shop in Charlotte?
My favorite place to shop is SouthPark Mall
What local amenity/retailer/service could you not live without?
I couldn’t live without grocery delivery – it’s a lifesaver as a working mom of three!
