Parents, how are things going on the schooling front? Whether your child is remotely learning from home or is back in the classroom, no doubt you are front and center in how he or she is doing. We've focused on parent self-care to make sure that you're good; now it is time to check in on the children. Here [...]
It's Thoughtful Thursday! Today we are celebrating one of our favorite poets, Kevin Young. In case you hadn't heard, Kevin Young has just been named as the new director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. He will be leaving his position as the head of the Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, a division [...]
As school is finally back in session for NYC public schools this week, and classes have already resumed (in person or remotely) elsewhere across the nation, and we all head into MONTH SEVEN of this pandemic, how are you doing? In addition to taking care of your family, are you taking care of yourself? Two guests from Season One [...]
It's time for Part 2 of The GCP Bonus Round Quiz! Below are favorite poems, children's books and TV/film/theater parents from six more guests from Season One. Just as you did last week, take a look at their favorites –– you may find some more new books, poems and shows to enjoy with your families. Can you match these guests with their [...]
At the end of most podcast episodes in Season 1, I asked guests to play The GCP Bonus Round where they'd tell me their favorite poems, children's books and TV/film/theater parent. I've compiled the responses of my first five guests from Season One, pictured above. Click on the links below to check out their favorites –– you may find [...]
The first season of Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis is a wrap! We've had twelve episodes of fascinating conversations about parenting black and brown children. We've talked with dynamic parents and helpful experts about the joy and the job of parenting. We've heard parenting life lessons about raising confident children, helping children pursue their passions, protecting our [...]
This week on Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis features the fabulous Susan Fales-Hill. An award winning television showrunner, author and arts advocate, Susan offers her thoughtful and fascinating take on culture, race, the importance of sharing family histories with our children, and much more. She's always had her finger on the pulse of our culture, as evidenced by [...]
Today is my youngest son's 21st birthday! I am dedicating today's Thoughtful Thursday to him, and gifting him (and you all) with a poem to mark this very special occasion: "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley. I came to know this poem first through my older brother Paul, who at one point attended The (now closed) Henley School in Jamaica, [...]
This week on Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis features Dr. Victor Carrion. Dr. Victor Carrion, the John A. Turner. M.D. Endowed Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University and Director of its Early Life Stress and Resilience Program, offers advice and resources to help parents manage their concerns and expectations as children return to school [...]
Today's Thoughtful Thursday we celebrate Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as his running mate. As most everyone certainly knows by know, she is the first Black woman and the first person of Indian descent to be named as a vice presidential candidate by a national party. As exciting as Biden's VP choice is, it's true historical [...]