The Parenting 411

I enjoyed talking with J.J. Conway immensely. She is a financial planner and speaker with a riveting story about rebuilding her wealth as a single mother following unforeseen life changes. Her account will leave you enlightened and inspired. She uses lessons from her journey as well as expertise gained since then to empower clients to reclaim control of their finances to not just pay the bills but...

In recognition of October as Bullying Prevention Month, I am sharing an insightful interview, from the archives, with Dr. Mildred Peyton. She offered a wealth of knowledge from her experience working with individuals and organizations to confront this epidemic that is still very much a force in school and work settings. We walked through the definition of bullying, how it plays out with children a...

In this episode, Carol sat down with Dr. Renae Reinardy to talk about “En-Courage-ing Our Children in Crisis”. Dr. Renae shared her perspective on how children are handling fear and anxiety as they head back to school. She also discussed valuable strategies for children and parents. You don't want to miss this. Dr. Reinardy was named 2019 National Mother of the Year®️ by American Mothers, Inc. She...

As the college admissions game becomes increasingly competitive, many students wonder just what it takes to make their application stand out from the rest. Many resort to such tactics as loading up their resumes with activities or advanced courses for which they have little to affinity. Some go as far as to misrepresent their abilities in athletics and admissions testing as recent scandals have re...

Carol sits down with Kamyra Harding and her teen son, Garrett Brand to learn more about their joint article, “4 Parenting Mistakes to Avoid: A Teen Shares Parenting Don’ts”. Mom Kamyra is a blogger and writer, known on social media as The Try Hard Mommy. Garrett is a high school senior and talented musician who is preparing to launch. He shares a valuable perspective on how parents can engage more...

Meet Alina Patton Jones. This was a particularly poignant discussion as it took place in the days following Kobe Bryant's untimely death and the early weeks of the pandemic. In my conversation with this dynamic mom, you'll learn about her experience balancing the needs of her beautiful family while crafting a multi-faceted career as a community activist, social worker, model, and author. Her secre...

Even as pop culture and social media have been transforming the way we interact, there truly is no substitute for good old fashioned etiquette and decorum. What better legacy can we leave with our children than good manners and social graces? It truly is a gift that keeps on giving. No matter how high our aspirations take us and no matter how advanced our technology, there is still a human connect...

Each year, more than 250,000 children are placed into foster care. African American children make up about 20% of that population. More than 23,000 children will age out of the foster care system (age 18), every year and 25% of those will suffer from direct effects of PTSD. While about 7 out of every 10 foster kids indicates they would like to attend college one day, only about 6% of those who age...

For this episode, I sat down with Kevin Shird, Speaker, National Youth Advocate, and Author. I asked him to recount his journey to redemption where his quest to escape the perils of poverty and his father's addiction led to drug dealing and violence on the mean streets of Baltimore. There was no question he was unwilling to answer and he owned his mistakes as he offered sobering lessons for young...

In this episode, Carol Muleta sits down with Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, 2021 National Mother of the Year®️. Her passion for mothering her own children as well as her tireless service in the community where she sets young people up for success in school and in life. Guest: Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, University Administrator, Advocate, and Philanthropist https://www.americanmothers.org/2021-national-mot...

We are seeing alarming numbers of children and adolescents wrestling with anxiety and depression, often brought on by brought on by toxic and tragic circumstances. For insight on childhood trauma, Carol Muleta talked with Psychotherapist and Trauma Consultant Beth Tyson who shared coping strategies that are applicable in the current pandemic as well as other traumatic and stressful circumstances....

This interview with Dr. Lorie Hood was truly illuminating. Carol Muleta enlisted her expertise to examine the traumatic impact of the current pandemic and its layers — fear of COVID 19, loss of social connection, economic distress, and racial injustice. Dr. Hood shared signs to help us recognize when the effects of trauma require professional attention as well as strategies for responding to stres...

It’s true mother’s work is never done, but Carol Muleta did finish writing her book on the topic. She traded places with Charlotte Avery, 2020 Virginia Mother of the Year®️. Charlotte asked Carol questions about her recently released volume, Mother's Work: Pearls of Wisdom and Gems from my journey. Charlotte said she liked the conversational style of the book and felt like she heard Carol speaking...

In today's episode, we examined the challenges parents face as they endeavor to raise their Black girls to feel empowered in their own skin (literally), free to express all of their emotions, and ultimately, at home in any space. Guests: Christine Michel Carter, Writer, Speaker and Consultant, www.christinemichelcarter.com Dr. Linda McGhee, Clinical Psychologist, McGhee & Associates, www.drmcg...

What an amazing conversation I had today with Trevor Romain, author, illustrator, and speaker! Trevor has published more than 50 books created to help children manage challenging life transitions like divorce, loss, moving, bullying, middle school and so many more. His passion and regard for children is palpable in this interview. You cannot help but be moved. Plus, you don't want to miss his tips...

Today's show featured Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times best-selling author, advocate and parenting expert. We discussed the challenges young people face as they take on adult responsibilities and create the life they want on their terms. Ms. Lythcott-Haims has written a powerful new book, Your Turn: How To Be An Adult which parents should send off with their children as they start off on their...

Host Carol Muleta is the creator of The Parenting 411, a portal where she engages parents through webinars, masterclasses, and radio. Today, she tells her story. She guides parents in rediscovering the joy in their journey with her fresh approach to managing behavior, building strong communication, and creating harmony in the family. Tune in for interviews with experts as well as conversations wit...