Welcome to
ground control parenting!
Here you’ll find ideas and inspiration from people in the know to help you raise confident, curious Black children.
“We’re not trying to be helicopter parents, but we do need to be on the tarmac, that ground control crew making sure our kids have what they need for a successful takeoff!”
Ground Control Parenting is your one-stop shop for thoughtful and practical information about parenting Black children. Here are resources to help you:
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Spark the love of learning in your kids
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Raise confident children who appreciate their history
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Prepare your kids for a healthy and bright bold future
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Stay cool, collected and joyful on your parenting journey
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Join a village of loving supportive folks who can help you be the best parent you can be
We’ve got what you need right here…
EXPERT PERSPECTIVES FOR ALL STAGES
Industry leaders offering insights & guidance
PARENTING WISDOM FOR ALL AGES
Experienced parents sharing tips & advice
KEYS TO NAVIGATING CHALLENGES
Strategies to get through tough times
INSPIRATION & CELEBRATION
& the Thoughtful Thursday poetry collection!
…and on our award-winning podcast,
Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis!
Parenting advice and inspiration for raising smart, confident Black children. Join Carol for weekly conversations with guests — familiar and new — about the joys and real work of parenting.
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having this conversation with
you...I'm thankful for this
space you have created."
Principle Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre
this with all honor and seriousness.
The community of black parents and
grandparents, aunts and uncles who
assemble for your podcast is a
sacred thing."
CEO of the College Board
so that all of us who are on the
early side of parenting can benefit
from it. I'm grateful."
President of the Black Economic Aliance
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