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Susan Fales-Hill: Telling Our Children Our Stories Aug 26, 2020

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Award winning television show runner, author and arts advocate Susan Fales-Hill talks about culture, race, the importance of sharing family histories with our children, and much more.
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Dr. Victor Carrion: Coping with Back-to-School 2020 Aug 18, 2020

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Dr. Victor Carrion, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University and Director of its Early Life Stress and Resilience Program, offers advice and resources to help parents manage their concerns and expectations as children return to school in the time of COVID-19.
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Deval Patrick: Raising Resilient Children Aug 11, 2020

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Former Massachusetts Governor and 2020 Presidential candidate Deval Patrick shares how his journey from Chicago’s South Side to the corridors of power shaped his parenting skills, how to raise resilient and socially conscious children, and much more.
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Michelle Miller and Marc Morial: Raising Independent Children Aug 04, 2020

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Power couple Michelle Miller, CBS News National Correspondent, and Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, share the impact of growing up in politically active families, how to help children establish independence, and much more.
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Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell: Giving Children Space to Grow Jul 28, 2020

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Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, President of Spelman College, shares how she encouraged her sons to pursue their unique paths, the importance of “parental pivoting”, some common sense rules of social media engagement, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depelsha McGruder: Protecting Our Boys Jul 21, 2020

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Depelsha McGruder, Ford Foundation Chief Operating Officer and Founder of Moms of Black Boys United, Inc., shares how she leads a powerful community of moms working to improve how Black boys and men are perceived and treated by the police and society. Hear how one of her sons inspired her to create this movement, why she is tired of “The Talk”, and much more.
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Suzanne Kay: Helping Children Know Who They Are Jul 14, 2020

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Writer and award-winning filmmaker Suzanne Kay, daughter of celebrated actress Diahann Carroll, shares her journey to racial awareness and reveals how it helped her parent her biracial children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Williams-Isom: It Takes a Village–Here's How to Build One Jul 07, 2020

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Anne Williams-Isom has been passionate about keeping children safe, cared for and well-educated throughout her career. In this podcast, recorded shortly before her recent transition from the role of CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone, Anne talks about how to build a community of support around parents and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Roberts: Giving Children Freedom to Soar Jul 01, 2020

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Award winning ABC News Correspondent Deborah Roberts talks about raising children in today’s world, shedding the weight of parenting expectations, and much more.
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Crystal McCrary McGuire: Helping Children Pursue Their Passions Jun 24, 2020

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Filmmaker Crystal McCrary McGuire is the mom of 3, including Cole Anthony, a 2020 NBA top draft prospect. Crystal shares how she supports her children’s pursuit of their passions, how to create a happily blended family, and much more.
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