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The Leading for Children Podcast

by Nichole Parks & Shannon Newman

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Latest episodes

Stronger Together: Stories from our LFC Journeys

October 13, 2026 · 26 min

In this episode, we reflect on the people, relationships, and experiences that have shaped Leading for Children over the past ten years. Through stories of partnership, moments of connection, challenges, and growth, we explore the lessons…
The Impact of Partnerships

August 17, 2026 · 43 min

In this episode of The Leading for Children Podcast, LFC Team Members Jonathan Fribley and Shannon Newman are joined by longtime partner, Tanya Taylor—Director of the Early Childhood Department at Marin County Office of Education in…
Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times

April 10, 2026 · 35 min

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 to show up for ourselves, our families…
Nurturing Community Through Belonging

January 24, 2026 · 59 min

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, mother, philanthropy consultant, researcher…
Emotional Regulation: Leading from Inner Harmony

November 12, 2025 · 45 min

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 healthy relationships, hear strategies for…

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Turning Our Attention to Intention

August 12, 2025 · 24 min

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 followed. They show that practicing intention…
Living Our Values

June 13, 2025 · 36 min

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 her values—modeling integrity and…
Thriving Communities: Honoring the Month of the Military Child

May 7, 2025 · 27 min

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 Newman, a mother, military spouse, and LFC…
Stories Unite Us: Parents & Children

April 8, 2025 · 40 min

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 challenging evolution over its…
Mutual Learning in Family Relationships: Mothers & Daughters

January 10, 2025 · 58 min

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 another. Each duo brings authentic moments of…
Humanity First: Finding Strength in Kindness, Empathy, & Respect

December 3, 2024 · 44 min

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 conversation about how kindness, empathy, and…
Nurturing Equitable Communities Grounded in Humanity

September 18, 2024 · 36 min

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 Services Center at the University of New…

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About the show

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.