The Parenting 411

In Spring 2021, The U.S. Census Bureau reported that there were thirteen hundred new blended families formed every day in the U.S. As many as 75% said they needed resources to ease the transition to their new family dynamic. Where can they turn for help? Today's guest has written a book recounting her experience in the blended family she created and thankfully, she freely shares many les...

Today's episode is a quick take with host Carol Muleta, featuring a recent interview she did with the Black Speakers Network. Hear how she got started, whom she likes to serve and why she is so passionate about serving. Learn more about Carol Muleta and The Parenting 411®️ at   www.carolmuleta.com Let's stay connected: Website:  carolmuleta.com IG:  @the_parenting_411 TikTok:&n...

Increasingly organizations are realizing that their success is riding on their ability to effectively cultivate a diverse workforce and unleash their knowledge and creativity to meet customer needs. They can only tap into this well of innovation when they ensure ALL employees feel included, valued, and empowered in their workspaces. For adults, this can require a major mindset adjustment -- i...

For some parents, guiding their scholar athletes to the NCAA is like feeling their way through the corn maze at a fall festival. In addition to new rules, parents and athletes must consider other critical factors to ensure that their college experience prepares them for life after their playing days are over -- adulting in the real world. Here to share her expertise is Monique A.J. Smith...

Obstacles in our life journey as children often allow us to uncover new understanding about ourselves and they shape how we move in the world as adults. Today's guest, author Juan Lee describes his journey and how he came to see love as a unifying force in societal systems. Today, he teaches others how to tape into it for greater understanding, connection, and success. Guest: Juan L...

Joining me today is Dr. Laura Froyen, she works with parents and families to bring find connection, joy, and balance as they nurture and guide their children. She's got tips for parents trying to make sense of it all while staying in touch with themselves in the process. Learn more about Dr. Froyen at  https://www.laurafroyen.com Guest: Dr. Laura Froyen, Couples & Family Therapi...

Sometimes, we adults look at the lives of our children and think it's all giggles and play time, without much to worry about. The fact is children often carry serious, weighty concerns in their minds and hearts. They need space and time with us to unload it, examine it and release it. My guest today understands children's stress all too well. She is Dr. Roxanne Daleo, the Stress Red...

Over the last few years, racial tensions have heightened significantly and reports of police-involved shootings of Black boys and men have sharply increased. It's no wonder that Black mothers are worried for their safety of their sons at every age now. I sat down with Altovise Pelzer and Anissa McCall Wilson to discuss their thoughts, concerns, and coping strategies as they watch their s...

Thanks to innovation and technology, there are so many directions for teens to explore in education and careers. It's best to start the journey with a plan and that can be tricky without goals and self-awareness. Success Strategist Linnita Hosten is just the person to get your teen or young adult on track. She has the expertise and the enthusiasm to lead young people on the road to...

In today's conversation, we talk about the mental health of our children as they head back to school in the wake of so much trauma. There's the pandemic, but there has also been political and societal unrest as well as mass shootings, in and out of school. How can parents assess how their children are handling it all? My guest, Taharka Sankara, has some ideas. He is a licensed...

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 Fine...

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.&...

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.alanst...

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 peo...

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 org...

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,...

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 t...

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...

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 need...

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 f...

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...

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 wi...

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...

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 dir...