The Parenting 411 Podcast

The Parenting 411 Episode 65: Bringing Back the Sizzle with Date Night

As parents, we willingly sacrifice a lot for the sake of our children's happiness and well-being. In the process, we sometimes neglect our relationship with our spouses and parenting partners. They may not be able to verbalize it, but children find security and stability when our parental relationships are peaceful and collaborative. We have to be intentional and committed to keeping our connections strong. Today's guest helps Moms build and maintain loving connections with their partners with purposeful strategies, including Date Night. She is particularly passionate about helping couples bridge cultural differences to create loving, family harmony. Learn more about Kim Kendall De Silva at www.overtheandes.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube

The Parenting 411 Episode 64: The Pretty Divorce: Break Up with Toxicity to Bring Back Peace

On the day you got married, divorce was far from your mind. You were committed to see it through "until death do you part". Yet, you've found that the marriage and the dreams you attached to it have died even you are very much alive. It can be hard to walk away even under the worst of circumstances. If this sounds like you, I know you'll want to hear from today's guest, Marie Mosley. She recounts her extraordinary, courageous and, at times, distressing path as she freed herself from a toxic marriage. Her transformation is more fully retold in her new book, The Pretty Divorce: How To Sever A Toxic Union and Create An Illuminated Future.Learn more at www.theprettydivorce.com. Guest: Marie Mosley, Educator & Author~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube

The Parenting 411 Episode 63: One Mother’s Recipe for a Peaceful, Blended Family

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 lessons that she learned. She is Rev. Dana Porter Ashton, a pastor, mom, and author of Yours. Mine, and Ours: A Mother's Guide to Blending a Family.Her book can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Yours-Mine-Ours-Mothers-Blending/dp/1984557548Guest: Rev. Dana Ashton Porter, Pastor, Author and Mom~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube

The Parenting 411 Episode 62: A Reintroduction to your host, Carol Muleta

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.comLet's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube

The Parenting 411 Episode 61: Beyond Magic: Real Talk for Black & Brown Girls Pursuing Excellence

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 -- including those in the majority as well as those in underrepresented groups. Wouldn't it have been great if they had been coached to not only embrace and respect different perspectives at a much younger age, but to embody them as well? DE&I strategist, author, and speaker Minda Harts has written a playbook, You Are More Than Magic: The Black & Brown Girls' Guide to Finding Your Voice.Learn more about Minda Harts and her latest book at https://www.mindaharts.com/you-are-more-than-magic.Guest: Minda Harts, DE&I Expert, Speaker, and Author

The Parenting 411 Episode 60: Playing By The Rules - Tips for Parents on the NCAA Journey

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, a leadership strategist and Athleticpreneur™️ and occasional consultant to the NCAA.You can learn more about her work at www.seedsofempowerment.info. Guest: Monique A. J. Smith, College Athletics Administrator and Consultant

The Parenting 411 Episode 59: Activating the Power of Love to Overcome Challenges

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 Lee, Speaker and Author of Love Made Simple

The Parenting 411 Episode 58: Parenting In Balance

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.comGuest: Dr. Laura Froyen, Couples & Family Therapist

The Parenting 411 Episode 57: Helping Kids De-Stress

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 Reduction Specialist for children. She shares the signs parents can watch for to determine if their children are stressed and she offers four essential touchpoints that help to reduce kids' stress.Learn more about Dr. Roxanne Daleo at www.roxannedaleo.com.Guest: Dr. Roxanne Daleo, Clinician, Stress Reduction Specialist & Founder of Mindworks for Children

The Parenting 411 Episode 56: Mothering Our Black Sons

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 sons navigate this sometimes, harrowing terrain as young Black men.Guests: Altovise Pelzer and Anissa McCall Wilson