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 Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Meet Donald James, retired NASA engineer and author of "Manners Will Take You Where Brains and Money Won't: Lessons from 35 Years at NASA and Momma’s Wisdom". We explore the concept of "good manners" and their significance in our daily lives and why it’s so important that we teach them to our children. Donald James shares his experiences on how having good manners helped him in his career, and why he believes that good manners are essential for success. They also discuss the concept of “rocket science manners” from his book. Overall, this episode is a fascinating conversation on the importance of etiquette, professionalism, and kindness in our personal and professional lives. Learn more at www.donaldgregoryjames.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Today, I sat down with Brad Baldridge, a college financial planning expert, to talk about financing strategies for parents. He shares valuable insights and strategies that parents can use to plan ahead, so they can finance their children's education. His strategies cover the various stages of a child’s life, allowing parents to consider various options for covering their children’s college costs. This information is informative for all parents looking to plan and maximize the resources and tools they have available to create a bright future for their children. Learn more at www.tamingthehighcostofcollege.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Meet Jill Wright, Alignment Coach, Mindset Mentor, and Time Management Guru. She helps women get clarity by identifying their mindset blocks and helping them reconnect with their inner selves in the midst of managing real-world commitments to career, family and parenting. Tune in to learn her strategies for moms that will help you better manage your time, you calendar, and your life. Learn more about Jill Wright at https://www.livingwithheart.ca~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Over 69 million U.S. households have dogs. They bring a lot of joy, energy, and companionship into your home. Dogs can be great fun for kids and a source of rewarding life experiences. But, let's be honest. Dogs also bring extra WORK to your already full plate. The benefits usually outweigh the challenges IF you're prepared. I invited professional dog trainer, Jake Schneider to sit down with me to talk about what parents should know as they plan to bring a dog home. At OnDog Training Academy, Jake and his wife Jenny teach pet parents how to train their dogs, so they are well-behaved. It's clear Jake is passionate about his work and he shares pet tips you need to know as contemplate 'expanding your family'. Learn more about Jake and OnDog Academy at https://www.ondogtrainingacademy.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Our country is facing a literacy crisis with 130 million adults reading below 6th grade level according to the U.S. Department of Education. At the other end of the continuum, Prosperity for All reports that only 35% of public school students in the U.S. are proficient readers by 4th grade. Literacy attainment, and academic achievement are two vital catalysts for a population's growth, economically, and politically. Educators and policymakers are grappling with the implications of this crisis. My guest today is one of them -- Maya Smart, a parent educator, literacy advocate, and author of Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six. She shares tips to help parents to build foundational skills and cultivate a love of reading in young children. Learn more about Maya Smart at https://mayasmart.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Conflict is inevitable. We are unique individuals with different personalities, perspectives, and plans about what happens to us and around us. Resolution of our differences can be tense, uncomfortable, and downright maddening. We see conflict in the professional world with contentious legal cases, mediation proceedings, and workplace disputes. We also see conflict in our personal interactions. Unchecked, conflict can escalate and become volatile with dangerous outcomes. If adults are having a hard time managing conflict, imagine how hard it can be for kids. We can start early to give them tools for resolving conflict in a productive, non-combative way. I am joined today by master mediator and attorney, Hesha Abrams. She has helped parties around the world navigate their opposing interests to arrive at workable deals and agreements that serve their needs. I asked her to apply her wisdom to the power struggles many parents experience with their children. I enjoyed her stories and ready-to-use strategies for holding the calm with and I believe you will, too. Visit https://www.holdingthecalm.com to grab your copy Hesha's book, Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Among the top concerns parents have today, keeping their children healthy ranks at the top of the list. Nutrition is a critical tool in meeting this need. With today's busy lifestyles, families often find themselves eating on the go or consuming easy-to-prepare, processed foods at home. Done to excess, these practices can lead to very unhealthy outcomes for kids like obesity, diabetes, poor brain development, low immunity, infections, and risks for high cholesterol and high blood pressure as adults. My guest today believes you can do better for your family. She is Sara Ayres, author, educator and advocate for healthy eating. She is co-owner of Bello Campo Farm where she tends a big garden, along with cows, sheep, and chickens. Sara shares how parents can start small growing healthy food for their families while educating their children early about making good food choices. You'll also want to hear about her children's book series which introduces them to farm life. Learn more about Sara at www.bellocampofarm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, an estimated 25 to 50 percent of children and 40 percent of adolescents experience sleep problems. The quality of sleep our children get affects attention, cognitive performance, mood, resiliency, vocabulary acquisition, learning and memory. Not only that, a recent study found that getting a solid seven hours of sleep at night could add up to 5 years to your life. Children need more than that -- young children should get as much as 11 - 14 hours of sleep while teens should strive for 8 - 10 hours. So we know sleep is important, but parents can attest that it is not always easy to get children to sleep. The truth is we actually have to be intentional and set the stage for restful sleeping, for children and ourselves. I am joined today by Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Hilliary Giglio. She is a master at teaching you how to get your child to fall asleep independently, sleeping through the night and taking restful daytime naps. Learn more about Hilliary Giglio and her work at Tranquil Beginnings at https://www.tranquil-beginnings.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
The last few years have amplified the challenges faced by moms trying to feed their babies. There was the recall of a major baby formula brand in February 2021 that ignited panic among mothers of infants. Accommodation of the needs of nursing moms is anything but consistent amongst employers. Then there's the fact that breastfeeding, while 'natural', is not always easy. Whatever approach moms choose to feed their babies, they need support, so they can perform this loving and necessary act. Andrea Ippolito, Founder of SimpliFed, recognized this dilemma and is doing something about it as her company fulfills its mission "to create a new model for optimal feeding by building trusted relationships with parents, partnering with healthcare payers and providers, and shifting policy, practice, and narratives to drive health and economic equity, starting with baby’s first foods." Learn more at www.simplifed.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Life as a parent comes at you fast. Between school, work, and recreation, we're running in a lot of different directions, usually with our kids. It can be hard to keep track of everything they need, especially their STUFF. Today's guest can help you get a handle on that. She is Organizing Expert and Educator, C. Lee Cawley. She shares so many hacks for getting and staying organized. She knows that staying organized challenges us mentally as much as it does in our physical world. You'll want to hear what she says about that. To learn more about C. Lee Cawley and her program, The Paper Cleanse, visit www.cleecawley.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube
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.