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Carol Sutton Lewis
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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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Latest Episodes

How do you raise a child who wants to read? Award-winning educator Alvin Irby has a simple answer, and he found it in a barbershop. In this episode, Carol talks with the founder of Barbershop Books, the national nonprofit that places books in barbers... more

What can sisterhood teach us about raising children? In the first episode of Ground Control Parenting Book Talk, Carol explores this question with award-winning journalist Deborah Roberts, author of Sisters, Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakabl... more

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 sits down with Keisha and Jen to wrestle with the... more

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, and grace.

First Lady Dawn Moore was one of the ar... more

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Recent Guests

Dawn Moore
First Lady of Maryland, public servant and advocate
Maryland Governor Wes Moore administration
Episode: Parenting in the Public Eye with First Lady Dawn Moore
Jasmine Hood Miller
Director of Family Resources and Content Strategy at Common Sense Media; leads parent advice and family engagement efforts focused on digital equality and inclusion
Common Sense Media
Episode: The Screen Time Roadmap Parents Need with Jasmine Hood Miller
Jen Hayes Lee
Mom of three boys, head of marketing at The Bump, founder of Bestow Collection, author
The Bump; Bestow Collection
Episode: Who’s Raising Your Kid, You or the Algorithm?
Keisha Sutton-James
Mom of two girls, former deputy Manhattan borough president, consultant
Former Deputy Manhattan Borough President; Consultant
Episode: Who’s Raising Your Kid, You or the Algorithm?
Misty Copeland
Former principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre; author, philanthropist, and public figure
American Ballet Theatre (former), Misty Copeland Foundation
Episode: Beyond Ballet: Parenting, Purpose, and Possibility with Misty Copeland
John B. King Jr.
Former U.S. Secretary of Education
Education policy and author
Episode: Season 7 Rewind: Big Questions, Powerful Answers from Parenting Pros
Cecily Woodard
Award-winning educator
Dr. Cecily Woodard (educator)
Episode: Season 7 Rewind: Big Questions, Powerful Answers from Parenting Pros
Anne-Louise Lockhart
Pediatric psychologist and parenting coach
Dr. Anne-Louise Lockhart
Episode: Season 7 Rewind: Big Questions, Powerful Answers from Parenting Pros
Michele Norris
Journalist and author
The Race Card Project
Episode: Season 7 Rewind: Big Questions, Powerful Answers from Parenting Pros

Host

Carol Sutton Lewis
Host of Ground Control Parenting; Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Incredible and much needed!

    Loving Ground Control Parenting! This podcast is so informative, with a bounty of incredible resources for Black families and parents raising Black children.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cat_kirk
    United States3 years ago
  • Riveting and thought provoking!

    I have ZERO children. Still, as I listen to Ground Control Parenting podcast episodes, I often find myself thinking about how the subject at hand, the advice given or the point of view espoused corresponds to my own life...and how it applies to me becoming the person that I want to be.

    Carol Sutton Lewis' interview of former Atlanta mayor Kecia Lance Bottoms is no exception. The starting point may be parenting, but the result is insight that will benefit us all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AFPettus
    France4 years ago
  • Insightful and Special

    Great podcast on topics that are important to me as the father of two black boys. Great insights and ideas….very well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alton McDowell
    United States5 years ago
  • A Gem of a series for parents

    Carol has curated a wonderful series of podcasts. I listen to them on evening walks and road trips. Each podcast provides meaningful takeaways and aha moments. Keep up the wonderful work, Carol!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth James
    United States5 years ago
  • Ground Control Parenting

    I love Carol as a host. She’s warm and passionate as she helps us navigate how we can parent out of our best selves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzanne Ottilie Kay
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners value actionable tips and culturally aware conversations.
Thoughtful, practical parenting insights for families raising Black children.
High-quality guests offer diverse perspectives on education and health equity.

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Raising Resilient, Culture-Connected Kids with Grace Bastidas
Q: How do you handle the tougher parts of parenting and maintain emotional well-being?
She advocates self-compassion and recognizing parenting as a season that passes, encouraging small wins, carving out personal time, and modeling emotional self-care for children to learn to listen to their own needs.
Raising Resilient, Culture-Connected Kids with Grace Bastidas
Q: What role does community play in parenting, and how can parents find or build it?
Grace discusses the isolation in modern life and the crucial role of real-life connection for both parents and children, emphasizing listening, sharing stories, and building support networks that normalize imperfect parenting and provide diverse perspectives.
Raising Resilient, Culture-Connected Kids with Grace Bastidas
Q: How did you find the audience and decide where to publish content so it would be seen?
She notes that Parents Latina began under the Parents umbrella and strategically placed content in Latinx communities' doctors' offices to reach the target audience, then expanded online and on social media as visibility grew.
Raising Resilient, Culture-Connected Kids with Grace Bastidas
Q: How did you come to create the Latinx multicultural brand that you grew out of nothing to have millions of followers?
Grace explains that she created Parents Latina in 2014 to fill a white space for Latinx parents who were English speakers but needed culturally relevant parenting content. The brand started in print in doctors' offices, grew online, and emphasized threads that connect diverse Latinx communities—family, joy, optimism—so parents felt seen and understood.
Ask Emily: Data-Driven Parenting Advice from Emily Oster
Q: What practical steps can high-risk pregnancies take to reduce anxiety while staying informed?
Ensure access to quality care, consult maternal-fetal medicine specialists when needed, and practice radical acceptance by acknowledging anxiety while continuing to move forward with informed plans.

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What is Ground Control Parenting about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A conversation-driven show centered on parenting Black children with emphasis on education, culture, health equity, and practical strategies for families and communities. Episodes frequently feature experts in education, healthcare, civil rights, and parenting media, along with leaders from national organizations and authors who translate data, policy, and personal experience into actionable guidance for caregivers. Noteworthy is the focus on balancing ambition, resilience, and cultural heritage, often through multi-disciplinary perspectives and real-world tips for navigating schools, health systems, and digital life. This mix makes it a potential fit for listeners seeking evidence-informed parenting guidance, inclusive family narratives, a... more

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Recent guests on Ground Control Parenting include:

1. Dawn Moore
2. Jasmine Hood Miller
3. Jen Hayes Lee
4. Keisha Sutton-James
5. Misty Copeland
6. John B. King Jr.
7. Cecily Woodard
8. Anne-Louise Lockhart

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