Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis

In a conversation rich with wise advice and a lot of laughter, good friends and fellow actors LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Pauletta Washington share how they managed to raise their children away from the glare of the Hollywood spotlight that shines so brightly on their husbands Samuel L. Jackson and Denzel Washington.  Hear these long-time friends explain how their Southern roots, self-awareness...

We’re back with Season 2!  Sal Khan, founder of online education powerhouse Khan Academy, tells us how parents can help their children learn during this pandemic. Khan’s tips for learning success are not to be missed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking in with Stanford University psychiatrist Dr. Victor Carrion for advice about how to deal with the stress so many parents and children are feeling about next week's election.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Carol Sutton Lewis gives a recap of the inaugural season's themes and highlights.  Stay tuned for more great parenting conversations in Season 2, coming very soon!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award winning television show runner, author and arts advocate Susan Fales-Hill talks about culture, race, the importance of sharing family histories with our children, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Victor Carrion, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University and Director of its Early Life Stress and Resilience Program, offers advice and resources to help parents manage their concerns and expectations as children return to school in the time of COVID-19.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Massachusetts Governor and 2020 Presidential candidate Deval Patrick shares how his journey from Chicago’s South Side to the corridors of power shaped his parenting skills, how to raise resilient and socially conscious children, and much more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power couple Michelle Miller, CBS News National Correspondent, and Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, share the impact of growing up in politically active families, how to help children establish independence, and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, President of Spelman College, shares how she encouraged  her sons to pursue their unique paths, the importance of “parental pivoting”, some common sense rules of social media engagement, and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depelsha McGruder, Ford Foundation Chief Operating Officer and Founder of Moms of Black Boys United, Inc., shares how she leads a powerful community of moms working to improve how Black boys and men are perceived and treated by the police and society.  Hear how one of her sons inspired her to create this movement, why she is tired of “The Talk”, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Writer and award-winning filmmaker Suzanne Kay, daughter of celebrated actress Diahann Carroll, shares her journey to racial awareness and reveals how it helped her parent her biracial children.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Williams-Isom has been passionate about keeping children safe, cared for and well-educated throughout her career.  In this podcast, recorded shortly before her recent transition from the role of CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone,  Anne talks about how to build a community of support around parents and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award winning ABC News Correspondent Deborah Roberts talks about raising children in today’s world, shedding the weight of parenting expectations, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker Crystal McCrary McGuire is the mom of 3, including Cole Anthony, a 2020 NBA top draft prospect.  Crystal shares how she supports her children’s pursuit of their passions, how to create a happily blended family, and much more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer, author, wellness expert, maternal activist and mom Tonya Lewis Lee joins Carol for the premiere episode of this podcast focusing on parenting Black children.  Tonya shares stories about how she was parented and how this impacted her parenting philosophies, her thoughts and advice on raising confident children, and much more.  Don't miss her answers to the "GCP Bonus Round" at the end of...

Every week host Carol Sutton Lewis brings you stories, tips and advice from fascinating folks about raising smart and confident Black children.  Join us!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.