The Leading for Children Podcast

The Leading for Children Podcast

Nichole Parks & Julia Connolly

Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since May 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
97%
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About This Podcast

The Leading for Children podcast brings together the adults in the young child’s life for conversations that explore the collective impact we have on children during their most formative years.

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Recent Episodes

S2E11 Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times

Apr 10, 2026 34m

Listen in for a conversation with Allison Klingmann, mom, educator, artist, and community advocate. Together, we’ll explore how we authentically move through complex emotions and find the resilience…

S2E10 Nurturing Community Through Belonging

Jan 24, 2026 59m

Listen in for two thoughtful conversations about belonging—one with Natasha Kile, mother and Past President of the Arkansas Early Childhood Association, and another with Adriana Loson-Ceballos,…

S2E9 Emotional Regulation: Leading from Inner Harmony

Nov 12, 2025 44m

Listen in for a rich conversation with mother and clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Rocks, as she offers an accessible guide to emotional regulation. Explore the power of this skill in nurturing…

S2E8 Turning Our Attention to Intention

Aug 12, 2025 23m

In this episode, LFC’s Executive Director, Nichole Parks, and Executive Assistant, Amy White, reflect on the role intention has played in shaping their work together—and the ripples that have…

S2E7 Living Our Values

Jun 13, 2025 35m

In this episode of the Leading for Children Podcast, Nichole Parks and Julia Connolly have an inspiring conversation with Kaylee Phillips, a dedicated Arkansas teacher of adolescents who leads with…

S2E6 Thriving Communities: Honoring the Month of the Military Child

May 07, 2025 26m

In honor of the Month of the Military Child in April, we spotlighted two powerful voices from our Humanity First community: KiOwana Phillips, a U.S. Army Sergeant Major and mother, and Shannon…

S2E5 Stories Unite Us: Parents & Children

Apr 08, 2025 40m

In this episode of The Leading for Children Podcast, we hear from father and son duo, Jonathan and Noah Fribley, as they share the tender, yet powerful story of their relationship—its beautiful and…

S2E4 Mutual Learning in Family Relationships: Mothers & Daughters

Jan 10, 2025 57m

In this episode of The Leading for Children Podcast, we hear from a courageous lineup of mother-daughter duos who are deeply committed to embodying mutuality in their relationships with one…

S2E3 Humanity First: Finding Strength in Kindness, Empathy, & Respect

Dec 03, 2024 44m

In this episode of The Leading for Children Podcast, your hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks are joined by Kyson Bunthuwong, Vivian Matalon, and show producer Julia Connolly for a timely…

S2E2 Nurturing Equitable Communities Grounded in Humanity

Sep 18, 2024 36m

Episode Notes:In this episode of The Leading for Children Podcast, your hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks are joined by Shannon Bracamonte, Program Operations Director at the Early Childhood…

S2E1 The Power of Putting Humanity First

Aug 30, 2024 24m

In the premiere episode of The Leading for Children Podcast’s second season, show producer Julia Connolly revisits highlights from a compelling conversation in Season 1, Episode 3. Hosts Judy Jablon…

S1E14 Simple Rule #11: Actionable

Jul 10, 2024 38m

In this episode, your hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks are joined by Tsundzukani Whatsi, Wildlife Tracker at Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa. Together, they engage in a dynamic conversation…

S1E13 Simple Rule #10: Exploratory

Jun 13, 2024 35m

In this episode, your hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks are joined by mother, wife, and LFC’s Former Chief of Staff, Gretchen Henderson, for a conversation about what it can look and feel like to…

S1E12 Simple Rule #9: Meaningful

May 08, 2024 30m

In this episode, your hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks are joined by Jill Gunderman, mother, wife, community member, and Associate Director for Strategic Alliance, and Julia Connolly, daughter,…

S1E11 Simple Rule #8: Respectful

Apr 12, 2024 33m

In this episode, hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks welcome partners and co-parents, Beth Brett, an architect and project manager, and Meghan Kelley, a psychologist, for a conversation about what it…

S1E10 Simple Rule #7: Organized

Mar 15, 2024 33m

In this episode, your hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks are joined by fellow LFC Team Members Shannon Newman, also a mother, grandmother, and wife, and Serene Stevens, also a mother and wife, for a…

S1E9 Simple Rule #6: Calm

Feb 14, 2024 34m

In this episode, your hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks are joined by Joelle Wheatley, member of LFC’s community and mother of four and six-year old children, and Maria Rosado, Montessori Teacher…

S1E8 Simple Rule #5: Safe

Jan 18, 2024 35m

In this episode, your hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks sit down for a conversation about what it means to cultivate and be in safe emotional and physical environments, and how this helps create…

S1E7 Simple Rule #4: Two-Way

Nov 22, 2023 34m

In this episode, your hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks are joined by Beverly Erdmann, Former Administrator at Department of Defense Education Activity, for a conversation about what it means to be…

S1E6 Simple Rule #3: Trusting

Oct 25, 2023 33m

In this episode, your hosts Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks are joined by Casey Sims, Former Learning Network Member and Teacher at Jubilee Co-operative Preschool in Bluffton, South Carolina for a…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Leading for Children Podcast have?

The Leading for Children Podcast has published 25 episodes since May 2023, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is The Leading for Children Podcast still active?

The Leading for Children Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 39m.

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