The Parenting 411 Podcast

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

The Parenting 411 Episode 55: Helping Teens Write A Playbook for Success

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 their fulfilling futures.Learn more at www.linnitahosten.com.Guest: Linnita Hosten, Edutainer & Student Success Strategist

The Parenting 411 Episode 54: Back-to-School but not business as usual

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 clinical social worker, therapist, author, and speaker with a wealth of experience supporting children and families. He leaves listeners with six critical strategies for parents to stay attuned to their children's mental well-being. Contact info: www.counselingsupportservices.comGuest: Taharka Sankara, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist

The Parenting 411 Episode 53: Rise to the Challenge: Motivation from a Single Dad Who Did

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 Fineman, Marketing & Sales Strategist and Founder of Motivational Parent

The Parenting 411 Episode 52: When Dad Stays Home

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. Yet, Journalist Roger Chesley who is a father of three did and has no regrets. He describes his experience as a stay-at-home dad and offers advice for parents and parenting partners weighing this option, no matter the gender.Follow Roger's writing at https://www.virginiamercury.com/author/roger-chesley/ Guest: Roger Chesley, Journalist and Dad

The Parenting 411 Episode 51: Beyond Words: Building Deeper Understanding with Kids

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.alanstevens.com.auGuest: Alan Stevens, Intelligence Profiling & Communications Specialist