The Parenting 411 Podcast
When it comes to parenting, “the days are long, and the years are short.” You treasure the journey, but when chaos erupts you need solutions. That’s where we come in. We deliver information parents need from sources they can trust. You’ll hear from authors, educators, and other professionals who bring knowledge and compassion in service of their calling to help parents and children thrive.
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Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Title IX paved the way for girls to participate and compete in sports at school. It's been thrilling to watch the strides they've made. What many may not know is that participation in competitive sports can present some unique challenges for young girls during puberty. Here to talk with me about this is Dr. Cortney Yarbrough, who specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology and is an advocate for adolescent gynecological health. Learn more about Dr. Yarbrough's work at:IG: @drcortneyyarbroFB: Adolescent Health & GYN Discussion Group with Dr. Cortney Yarbrough~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
I am back with my guest, Chris Lake to further demistify toddler behavior and set you on the course to helping your toddlers meet their milestones. As Chris speaks, you can hear his passion and the depth of his commitment to guiding parents to make the most of those early years when toddler brains are ripe to voraciously soak up stimuli from their environment (and YOU) while making critical neural connections. Here in Part II, he's will finish up with the 5 key purposes of behavior as defined by the acronym, M.E.A.T.S -- medical, escape, attention seeking, tangible access, and sensory seeking. Check out his new book, Help Your Toddler Meet Their Milestones at www.101behaviorhacks.com.Learn more about Chris Lake's ongoing work with and for children at www.communityforacause.org.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
If you have a toddler, you've likely asked yourself the question "Why won't she listen to me?" and/or "Why did he just do that?" Lucky for you, today's guest can give you some clues. He's educator and child health advocate, Chris Lake. Also the Executive Director of Community for a Cause, a non-profit child advocacy organization in New York, he's spent a lot of time working to help young children thrive. Here in Part I, he's beginning to dive into the purpose and motivation behind common toddler behaviors. Check out his new book, Help Your Toddler Meet Their Milestones at www.101behaviorhacks.com.Learn more about Chris Lake's ongoing work with and for children at www.communityforacause.org. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Research has shown that emotional intelligence, or the ability to manage one's emotions and to perceive and affect the emotions of others, has at least as strong an influence as academics on a child's future success. That's just one reason why Ashley Finley is so passionate about intervening early to teach young children to manage big emotions. We talk about her ideas as well as her book, Jade's Secret Ingredients: A Recipe for Managing Feelings. Learn more about Ashley Finley at https://www.jjcarsonpress.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
The prospect of attending college should evoke optimism and excitement for teens as they take their next big step toward life exploration and fulfillment, 'on their own'. Yet, the college journey is more often fraught with stress and fear. Teens (and their parents!) can quickly become so overwhelmed with paperwork, testing, visits, financial aid and 'all of the things' that they lose sight of what this journey will mean for their future. Today's guest, Beth Probst, Founder of At The Core LLC, uses her expertise in career development to help teens get clear about their life goals, so they can chart the best course for building the life that they dream of. Learn more about Beth Probst and At the Core at https://www.gettingatthecore.com/about/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
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
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
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
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
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
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
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
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
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
Mother's Work: Pearls of Wisdom &
Gems From My Journey
To say motherhood has been an adventure is quite an understatement. It's been more like a wild ride, but I wouldn't trade a moment of it. Not only has it been my privilege to watch my baby boys grow, but my continued evolution as a woman AND a mom has also been an unexpected blessing. Along the way, I held fast to pearls of wisdom that comforted and guided me. Each mother has a unique path to tread in guiding each of her children to be who God intended them to be. I am thrilled to share my journey with you.