The Parenting 411

Join me for a conversation with Michael Fineman as he shares his experience as a single Dad and the passion he has developed for helping parents build loving and intentional connections with their children. As he shares the life-changing observations from his journey, I know you will be inspired. Learn more about Michael Fineman https://motivationalparents.com . Guest: Michael Fineman, Marketing &...

As lawmakers continue to debate the merits of a uniform national parental leave policy in our country, families are making choices that work for them. The sacrifices they make include reduction of family income, stunted career progression -- two of the biggest. Still today's guest extols the benefits of taking time off to care for your children. Far more women than men make this choice. Yet, Journ...

In this episode, I sit down with Alan Stevens who has done fascinating work with organizations and individuals to teach the communications skills and understanding that go beyond mere words. He has applied his expertise in communication and intelligence profiling to guide parents to better understand and communication with their children. Learn more about Alan's work at www.alanstevens.com.au Gues...

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, at any age. Having a great idea might just be the easiest step of the journey. After that, it takes a certain drive, passion, belief in one self, and mindset to really jumpstart your business and keep the engine running. It can take years to build momentum and start making steady revenue. So, how is it that we read about young people in their early 2...

In this next installment in the Show Up As You Glow Up series, I speak to Germonique Ulmer and Alesha Dominique, to amazing moms who are talented and highly regarded professionals. They share sage advice and shed light on key decisions they made to honor who they want to be for their children and families as they blaze trails in their careers and continue making a powerful impact in their organiza...

In today's episode, we explore Ronit Plank's coming of age memoir in which she chronicles her evolving relationship with her mother, who left the family and moved to India to follow Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, a cult guru who later oversaw the largest biological attack on U.S. soil. In this episode, we talk about complex family dynamics as well as the quest for self-identity, understanding, and reconc...

There are many forces in daily life vying for our time and attention, from work, school, and community involvement to caring for family members. Throw in the internet, our 24-hour news cycle, social media and the constant stream of electronic media and communications and it becomes hard to operate on purpose and, in alignment with, our core values. Children have it particularly hard as they have n...

For many, motherhood is a dream come true. They delightfully immerse themselves in the role as they care for their children and create precious family memories. In addition to being moms, they are also employees, manages, business owners...the list goes on. It can be easy to lose touch with your identity when you're trying to cover so many bases. Melissa Dawn Simkins talks with me about choices sh...

So many women struggle to practice self-care consistently. They keep waiting for time to magically open up in their schedules for it. Life doesn't work that way. Self-Care is a decisive act. Today's guest, Shamyra Parker Evans, has explored the barriers that hold women back from taking good care of themselves. She teaches women healthy ways to consistently honor their needs in mind, body, and spir...

In this episode, I sat down with Yolanda Taylor, stylist, talk show host and Founder of At the Style Table. Her clients include women entrepreneurs and corporate executives as well as public speakers and politicians. Tune in and hear how she uses her passion for fashion to help women "of a certain age" look their best, and show up well on any stage or any page! She has a few tips especially for Mo...

Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason. My guest today is author, speaker, and content creator, Trevor Romain. He is doing his part to foster good social and emotional health in children so that they can lead happy, healthier lives. He has years of experience having rea...

Parenting teens can be tricky as their sons and daughters push for independence, and sometimes venture into potentially dangerous activities such as binge drinking. Sadly, their judgment does not quite match their courage or yearning to push limits. Today's guest, Barry Adkins, received the call no parent wants to receive after his son Kevin's untimely death one evening after drinking with friends...

Today's guest, Mr. Shaun Banks is committed to empowering youth by showing them what is possible through engaging programs such as Camp Warrior King and the You Can Have It All Magazine. He wants children to have the tools and experiences they need to create the life of their dreams. Learn more at www.campwarriorking.com .

In this episode, host Carol Muleta shares a radio interview, from her archives, where Morgan Jones shares her experiences working with children who have Autism while Deniesha Pratt recounts her journey with her son who was diagnosed with Autism. They share a passion and optimism about their life's work that is palpable. I'm sure you will gain an appreciation for how children with Autism move in th...

At the start of Pandemic 2020, parents were caught by surprise when their children transitioned to virtual schooling at home. There were some early hiccups as school districts scrambled to integrate technology into their game plan for academic instruction. Lost in the shuffle were many of the 7.2 million public school students with learning disabilities which normally called for more direct, hands...

Graduation from high school is a time-honored rite of passage. Parents and graduates are filled with optimism as they consider the possibilities for the next leg of their life's journey. For neurodivergent learners, fear and uncertainty is mounting as they consider whether they will be successful in the workplace. Will their differences be embraced, accommodated, and valued? My guest today is Caro...

Join us for Part 2 of our series on navigation strategies for neurodivergent learners. Today, Dr. Kimberly Douglass is back as we examine the challenges faced by young adults at the crossroads of living at home and/or college and independent living. There is a lot for young adults and their parents to think about as they embark on this next chapter together. learn more about Dr. Douglass at www.de...

It is estimated that roughly 15 - 20% of the global population is neurodiverse. Yet, the world is primarily set up for those who are considered typical thinkers. Thankfully, K - 12 schools are bound to make reasonable accommodations for students with learning differences, but there's still more work to do to create safe, welcoming spaces in which these students can thrive. In the meantime, student...

Sue Atkins is a speaker, parent coach, and author. Today, we're talking about how she helps parents and children navigate their "new normal" after divorce. She has even created journals for kids and for mothers to help provide clarity for the journey forward. It is clear that she is committed to create a safe and enriching emotional space for their children to continue to grow, with the attention...

It was a delight speaking to Ellen Mongan, author, blogger, and speaker. She is the mother of 8 children and grandmother of 14 grandchildren. She has made a ministry of inspiring and encouraging mothers through her writing which includes articles in Charm Magazine and over 40 books, including the WOW Mom Bible Study Guide. Ellen offers excellent advice for staying connected with adult children. Le...

Shannon Savoy knows a thing or two about narcissism. She calls herself a narcissism survivor and she has dedicated her life's work to helping others overcome this trauma as well. As the founder of Narc Free Living, she helps people break the chains of narcissist abuse. We examine the impact exposure to narcissism in childhood can have on relationships later in life. Shannon offers tips for recogni...

Coach Angela Kerri shares her journey as a life coach and recently widowed mother of three. She gives professional women tools to thrive during life transitions, re-discover their true purpose and harness their intuition through her customized signature coaching program. Her personal testimony inspires and bears witness that there is life after loss. For more information on the retreat go to www.i...

None of us knows how long we have here on earth. As parents, we fervently pray that we will have enough time to pour love along with knowledge and wisdom into our children to prepare them to grow up and create fulfilling lives. We hope we get to see a fair amount of this process unfold before we depart this life and our children carry on our legacy. We don't expect to outlive our children, yet tha...

Anybody who's been paying attention knows our teens are struggling. On top of processing all of the typical physical, emotional, and neurological changes, they've got social media, the internet, and the media machine vying for their attention AND compliance. They are growing up in a unique time and the pandemic has pulled back the curtain on deep-rooted mental health concerns, Thankfully, today's...

Today, we explored a crucial topic - Black women's health. Today's guest, Dr. Alisha Liggett is a passionate advocate for health equity and reproductive justice. Who better to enlighten us about Black women face in the healthcare community and strategies to ensure they receive the care they need. It's clear that we've got a long way to go toward ensuring equitable treatment for Black women and peo...