Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis Podcast
1) Season 7 Rewind: Big Questions, Powerful Answers from Parenting Pros
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 fields.Thi...Show More
2) Raising Resilient, Culture-Connected Kids with Grace Bastidas
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 ...Show More
3) Navigating Today, Preparing for Tomorrow with Sherrilyn Ifill
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 what...Show More
4) Inside the Black Maternal Health Crisis with Dr. Uché Blackstock
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 healt...Show More
5) How Do I Talk to My Kid About Drugs? Start Here––with Pat Aussem and Carleah Summers
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 Addict...Show More
6) Building Future Leaders: The Jack and Jill Legacy with Darlene McGee Whittingham and Tasha B. Penny
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 Darlen...Show More
7) How to Help Your Child Avoid the Summer Slide with Dr. Cicely Woodard
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 ...Show More
8) What Every Black Parent Should Know About Healthcare with Dr. Uché Blackstock
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 wit...Show More
What Every Black Parent Should Know About Healthcare with Dr. Uché Blackstock
32:12 | Jun 18th, 2025
9) Finding & Celebrating Strengths in Neurodivergent Kids with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
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 D...Show More
Finding & Celebrating Strengths in Neurodivergent Kids with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
30:52 | Jun 11th, 2025
10) How to Be the Learning Champion Your Child Needs with John B. King, Jr.
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 ...Show More