The Parenting 411 Podcast

Check out my conversation with Wealthy Life Architect and Business Coach, LaShawne Holland. She got "Real About Becoming Financially Free". She shared her personal journey along with several savory nuggets she teaches her clients about building financial freedom.

Today's episode features an introduction to my book, Mother's Work: Pearls of Wisdom & Gems from my journey. Over the next few months, I will share excerpts from the book which describes my journey, but also shares strategies for parenting and motherhood to guide others in charting the course for their own families. In today's excerpt, you'll learn a little about me and the experiences that shaped me as a mother and my hopes for the book's impact on readers.

Today's is Kavin Wadhar, creator of the KidsCoachApp which helps parents engage their children in stimulating conversations. This app delivers so many benefits from stronger connections between parents and children to the development of imagination, creativity, critical thinking and communication skills in children. As a dad and former corporate trainer, Kavin brings a wealth of expertise and experience to this endeavor AND our conversation. Check it out.

Occasionally, I will deliver a short message here on The Parenting 411 Podcast to encourage parents in a particular area. Today, I want to talk a bit about knowing your worth and walking in that understanding, confidently. So many times as parents and professionals, we shrink from challenges and opportunities to make a crucial impact because we have underlying doubts about our right to do so. Today, I share an essay I contributed to the inspiring anthology, "You Are Enough! Messages of Inspiration & Empowerment to Live Your Best Life" presented by Les Brown and Dr. Cheryl Wood.

Meet Kayla Anderson, Creator of Viktorious Mama, a village that empowers mothers. A mom of an active 2-year old, she created this platform to empower mothers to create peace, positive energy, and self-care habits, so that they can show up to care for their children and guide their healthy development. A human resources professional for many years in corporate America, she applies her understanding of psychology and human behavior to her work of building the warm, embracing space that is ViKtorious Mama.

It was a privilege to have this heartfelt and insightful conversation with Deborah Mills about her journey caring for her mother who has Alzheimer's. Deborah generously shares what she has learned and offers strategies for facing the sobering moments that will likely come for caregivers. Through it all, she says it is an honor to care for her mother in this season. Guest: Deborah L. Mills, Author, Life Coach, and Caregiver/www.walkerlaynegroup.com

What an inspiring conversation I had with Zaakirah Muhammad. She is the dynamic founder of Phocused Media Group, a platform that combines photography, digital media, and branding. A childhood cancer survivor, Zaakirah shared her journey of courage and resilience as told through her powerful memoir, Seeing Life Through A Different Lens. This volume also includes incorporates fascinating journal entries from her mother describing her perspective on her Zaakirah's travails. Learn more about Zaakirah Muhammad at http://www.phocusedmediagroup.com and check out her book at http://www.seelifedifferent.com

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 create generational wealth and banish their poverty mindset for good.Learn more about J.J. Conway at http://www.jjconway.org

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 as well as adults, the adverse effects, and strategies for addressing bullying. While Dr. Peyton has shifted her focus to a new enterprise. Her children's books provide helpful advice and useful strategies for school-aged children.

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 is the director of the Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change in Fargo, North Dakota. She is also the creator of Courage Critters, an online, stuffed animal program designed to help children overcome common fears and control unwanted repetitive behaviors. Learn more about Dr. Reinardy's work at www.lakesidecenter.org. Find out more about Courage Critters at www.couragecritters.com.