Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis

Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis

Carol Sutton Lewis

Episodes 137
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (43)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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99%
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Parenting advice and inspiration for raising smart, confident Black children. Join host and Ground Control Parenting founder Carol Sutton Lewis for weekly conversations with guests––familiar and new––about the joys and real work of parenting.

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S8E5 Gentle Parenting — Are We Healing the Past or Just Going Soft?

Jun 10, 2026 39m Transcript

Boomer, Gen X, Millennial. Three moms, three generations, one question that divides mom group chats: how do you discipline in the age of gentle parenting?In this episode of GCP: On The Ground, Carol…

S8E4 Parenting in the Public Eye with First Lady Dawn Moore

Jun 03, 2026 1h Transcript

What does it mean to raise children when your family's life is a matter of public record? Maryland's First Lady Dawn Moore knows that tension intimately,  and she's navigating it with clarity, humor,…

S8E3 The Screen Time Roadmap Parents Need with Jasmine Hood Miller

May 27, 2026 48m Transcript

How much screen time is too much? Are some types better than others? And how should our approach change as kids grow from toddlers to teens? This week, Carol sits down with Jasmine Hood Miller,…

S8E2 Who’s Raising Your Kid, You or the Algorithm?

May 20, 2026 17m Transcript

We’re trying something new this season —  and we couldn't have picked a more important topic to start with. Welcome to the debut episode of GCP: On The Ground, a new recurring segment where Carol…

S8 Beyond Ballet: Parenting, Purpose, and Possibility with Misty Copeland

May 13, 2026 47m Transcript

Misty Copeland returns to Ground Control Parenting, and a lot has changed since her last visit.She's taken her final bow with American Ballet Theatre. She's come through a hip replacement. And she's…

S8 Season 8 Starts May 13th!!!

May 06, 2026 1m Trailer Transcript

Season 8 of Ground Control Parenting starts May 13th—and this is our biggest, boldest season yet.This season, we’re bringing you conversations from every angle. You’ll hear from experts, thought…

S7E15 Season 7 Rewind: Big Questions, Powerful Answers from Parenting Pros

Aug 06, 2025 12m Transcript

As Season 7 of Ground Control Parenting comes to a close, join Carol as she hits rewind to reflect on the powerful insights shared by parenting experts and thought leaders across a range of…

S7E14 Raising Resilient, Culture-Connected Kids with Grace Bastidas

Jul 30, 2025 43m Transcript

Grace Bastidas knows what families need—because she’s spent her career listening to them. As the founding editor of Parents Latina and the (recently stepped-down) editor-in-chief of Parents—the first…

S7E13 Navigating Today, Preparing for Tomorrow with Sherrilyn Ifill

Jul 23, 2025 51m Transcript

In this powerful episode from the Ground Control Parenting archives, Carol sits down with renowned civil rights leader and legal scholar Sherrilyn Ifill for a deeply meaningful conversation about…

S7E12 Inside the Black Maternal Health Crisis with Dr. Uché Blackstock

Jul 16, 2025 38m Transcript

Why is giving birth still so dangerous for Black women in America?Dr. Uché Blackstock—physician, mother, and bestselling author—returns to the podcast to talk with Carol about the Black maternal…

S7E11 How Do I Talk to My Kid About Drugs? Start Here––with Pat Aussem and Carleah Summers

Jul 08, 2025 43m Transcript

How do you talk to your child about drugs when you’re not even sure where to begin? In this candid and powerful conversation Carol is joined by two experts, Pat Aussem of the Partnership to End…

S7E10 Building Future Leaders: The Jack and Jill Legacy with Darlene McGee Whittingham and Tasha B. Penny

Jul 02, 2025 52m Transcript

You may have heard of Jack and Jill of America—but do you know how this powerhouse mother's organization shapes Black children into confident, capable leaders? In this episode, Carol talks with…

S7 How to Help Your Child Avoid the Summer Slide with Dr. Cicely Woodard

Jun 25, 2025 35m Transcript

Summer break shouldn’t mean learning loss. In this episode, Carol talks with award-winning educator Dr. Cicely Woodard about how to help kids avoid the “summer slide”—where they can lose two to three…

S7E8 What Every Black Parent Should Know About Healthcare with Dr. Uché Blackstock

Jun 18, 2025 32m Transcript

We all want the best healthcare for our children—but for Black parents, this can involve pushing past bias, asking hard questions, and showing up prepared.In this powerful episode, Carol sits down…

S7E7 Finding & Celebrating Strengths in Neurodivergent Kids with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Jun 11, 2025 30m Transcript

Many parents have heard the term neurodivergent, but aren't quite sure what it means—or what to do when their child doesn’t seem to follow the "typical" path. Pediatric psychologist and parent coach…

S7E6 How to Be the Learning Champion Your Child Needs with John B. King, Jr.

Jun 04, 2025 22m Transcript

Every parent wants their child to succeed in school—but keeping up with their progress, supporting their learning, and knowing when to step in can feel overwhelming.Former U.S. Secretary of Education…

S7E5 Ask Emily: Data-Driven Parenting Advice from Emily Oster

May 28, 2025 30m Transcript

Emily Oster returns to the podcast to answer pregnancy and early parenting questions from Ground Control Parenting listeners!  Emily, an economist known for her data-driven approach to parenting,…

S7E4 Tools for the Tough Talks on Race and Identity With Michele Norris

May 21, 2025 54m Transcript

Carol sits down with award-winning journalist, author, and podcaster Michele Norris to discuss how we talk—and often struggle to talk—about race in our homes, our communities, and with our kids.  …

S7E3 Raising Resilient Kids: Emotional Intelligence 101 with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

May 14, 2025 35m Transcript

Child psychologist and parent coach Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart returns to the podcast to help us understand emotional intelligence—what it is, why it matters, and how we can nurture it in our kids from…

S7E2 Taking the Stress out of Parenting with Emily Oster

May 07, 2025 38m Transcript

Economist and best-selling author Emily Oster joins Carol in part one of a fascinating two-part conversation about how data can reduce parenting stress and help us make smarter, more confident…

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