BACKTalk Podcast by Successful Black Parenting Magazine

Apr 15 · 26m

What happens when children never see themselves in the stories they read?In this powerful episode of BACKtalk, we dive into why representation in children’s books is not just important; it is life-shaping. From joyful picture books like Sounds Like Joy and Stella's Stellar Hair to showcasing artwork at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, this conversation explores how art, culture, and storytelling help children see their beauty and power.When a child sees themselves reflected in a story, it does more than entertain them; it connects them to the story. It tells them they belong in every room and every world.We talk about why joyful stories featuring Black and Latina children matter, how books shape identity, and what parents can do to build home libraries that affirm culture and confidence. If you care about raising kids who feel seen, valued, and limitless, this episode is for you. 💛✊🏾This is bigger than books. It’s about raising children who know their value before the world tries to define it for them.🎧 Press play and start building a bookshelf that reflects your child’s brilliance.#BACKtalkPodcast #SuccessfulBlackParenting #RepresentationMatters #BlackChildrensBooks #DiverseBooks #LatinaVoices #ParentingPodcast #ChildrensLiterature #KidsBooksMatterFollow, like, share, and subscribe to BACKtalk Podcast for more real conversations that empower and uplift. Stay connected and explore more at SuccessfulBlackParenting.com.

Apr 15 · 51m

Why are so many Black women emotionally exhausted right now?Many Black women are balancing motherhood, careers, relationships, and community expectations while also navigating generational trauma and the pressure to always be strong. In a world that often feels overwhelming, protecting your mental health has never been more important.In this episode of BACKtalk, mental health expert Dr. LaNail R. Plummer joins us to discuss why so many Black women feel emotionally drained and what it takes to begin reclaiming peace.Drawing from her book The Essential Guide for Counseling Black Women, Dr. Plummer shares insights on generational trauma, emotional exhaustion, and the importance of setting boundaries that protect both your mental health and your family.This conversation offers practical guidance for Black women who want to break unhealthy cycles, protect their peace, and create healthier emotional environments at home.#BlackWomensMentalHealth#ProtectYourPeace#BlackWomenHealing🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6718473823059968

Apr 15 · 43m

Before a Black child leaves high school, there are money conversations that must happen, yet many of us were never taught them ourselves.In this BACKtalk episode, Dr. Paris Woods breaks down the real reason Black teens struggle financially as young adults, and it is not a lack of motivation or discipline. It is a lack of systems.Together, we unpack the costly traps Black teens fall into, the five foundational skills every Black child needs to build generational wealth, and how parents can teach financial freedom without shame, pressure, or perfection.This episode is not about lecturing kids or forcing them to plan decades ahead. It is about helping them build agency, confidence, and the ability to choose again later.If you are raising a middle schooler, high schooler, or young adult, this is a conversation you cannot afford to skip. 🖤🎧 Press play and start the conversations that change financial futures.#BACKtalkPodcast #SuccessfulBlackParenting #BlackWealth #FinancialLiteracy #BlackTeens #MoneyTalk #GenerationalWealth #ParentingTeens #FinancialFreedom #BlackFamiliesFollow, like, share, and subscribe to BACKtalk Podcast for more real conversations that empower and uplift. Stay connected and explore more at SuccessfulBlackParenting.com.

Apr 15 · 47m

How to Co-Parent Without the Chaos: Building Peace With Your Ex So Your Children Can ThriveCo-parenting after divorce is not about being friends. It is about being grown and choosing peace for your children's future.About the Episode:In this episode of BACKtalk, we sit down with clinical social worker and educator Darlene Taylor. She breaks down how parents can build a healthy, cooperative co-parenting relationship—even when emotions run high, trust feels broken, and history is heavy.This conversation goes beyond theory. We dive into practical tools, mindset shifts, and real-life strategies for reducing conflict, protecting your children’s emotional health, and choosing peace without erasing your boundaries.Key Topics CoveredThe BIFF Method: How to communicate effectively (Brief, Informative, Friendly, and Firm).The High Road Strategy: Why someone has to choose peace first to break the cycle of conflict.Internalization: Understanding that when you tear down your co-parent, you are speaking to half of your child.Emotional Boundaries: How to handle a co-parent who still triggers you.Practical Tools: Mindset shifts that change everything for your family’s dynamic.Watch until the end for the mindset shift that changes everything.🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Darlene Taylor’s Book: "It’s Not About Us: A Co-parenting Survival Guide to Taking the High Road" (Available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble).Co-Parenting Coaching: Visit darlenetaylor.com for more information.StreamYard Discount: Looking to level up your stream? Get a $10 discount here! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6718473823059968📱 JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Subscribe to Successful Black Parenting Magazine for more conversations that shape our families, our culture, and our future.Have you struggled with co-parenting triggers? What strategy helped you find peace? Let’s discuss in the comments below. 👇#CoParenting #DivorceSupport #HealthyParenting #DarleneTaylor #BACKtalk #ChildMentalHealth #PeacefulParenting #HighRoadCoParenting #BlackParenting

Apr 15 · 31m

When your child looks you dead in the eyes and asks, “Is Santa real?” 🎅🏾… what do you say?On this episode of BACKtalk Podcast by Successful Black Parenting Magazine, we dive into one of parenting’s most unexpected plot twists: the Santa talk. And no, there’s no “perfect age” or script. It’s about timing, trust, and knowing your child.Joined by Tanyell Cole, a mother of 14, Marriage and Family Therapy expert, and founder of Jumpin’ Jellybeans Boutique Play Space, this conversation unpacks how to handle those big holiday questions without dimming your child’s sense of wonder.We explore:✨ How to tell when your child is ready for the truth✨ What to say (and what to avoid) in the moment✨ How to preserve holiday magic while being honest✨ Creating meaningful, culturally rooted traditions for Black familiesThis isn’t about “ruining” Santa. It’s about evolving the magic into something even deeper: trust, connection, and joy that lasts beyond the holidays.🎧 Press play if you want to handle this moment with confidence instead of panic.#BACKtalkPodcast #SuccessfulBlackParenting #BlackParents #SantaTalk #HolidayMagic #ParentingTips #FamilyTraditions #IntentionalParentingFollow, like, share, and subscribe to BACKtalk Podcast for more real conversations that empower and uplift. Stay connected and explore more at SuccessfulBlackParenting.com.

Apr 15 · 39m

Step into a conversation that doesn’t tiptoe around real life. 🎙️On this episode of BACKtalk Podcast by Successful Black Parenting Magazine, we sit down with Alisha Simpson-Watt, LCSW, BCBA, LBA, a powerhouse in behavioral health and the visionary behind an award-winning ABA practice. But this isn’t just about titles and accolades. It’s about the everyday realities families face when navigating autism, behavior, and support systems that don’t always feel built for them.Alisha brings both clinical expertise and lived, on-the-ground insight into what it really takes to support children across home, school, and community spaces. From breaking down misconceptions about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to unpacking how parents can advocate without burning out, this conversation feels like equal parts strategy session and soul check.We also explore what it means to build something meaningful while staying rooted in purpose. As a nationally recognized leader and one of the most inspiring women in business, Alisha shares how she turned vision into impact without losing sight of the families at the center of her work.If you’re a parent, educator, or someone who simply wants better tools and deeper understanding, this episode doesn’t just inform. It equips.🎧 Press play and bring a notebook. You’ll want to keep what you hear.#BACKtalkPodcast #SuccessfulBlackParenting #BlackParentsMatter #AutismAwareness #ABAtherapy #ParentingSupport #MentalHealthMatters #BlackExcellence #ParentingPodcast #SpecialNeedsParenting #BehavioralHealth #CommunityCareFollow, like, share, and subscribe to BACKTalk Podcast for more real conversations that empower and uplift. Stay connected and explore more at SuccessfulBlackParenting.com.

Nov 18 · 42m

The statistics on Black education in Alabama tell a painful truth—our children are being pushed out of classrooms and into courtrooms. Dakarai Larriett knows this struggle firsthand. After his own false arrest at 42, he turned his trauma into a mission for justice and educational reform. In this episode, Dakarai joins host Janice Robinson-Celeste to unpack how systemic bias and over-policing impact Black families—and what parents can do right now to break the cycle.00:00 Welcome & Context01:51 Meet Dakari Larriett05:03 Book Inspiration07:57 The Talk & Survival16:59 Justice System Impact19:05 Advocacy & Reform30:03 Education Inequity34:25 School to Prison Pipeline39:43 Black Dads Advice40:17 Hope & Moving Forward41:47 ConclusionDiscover real stories of Black parenting, racial profiling, education reform, and systemic advocacy from Dakari Larriett. Watch, join, and share your voice.

Nov 3 · 45m

If trauma can be inherited, so can healing. In this transformative BACKtalk episode, ancestral health educator Gilbert Martina reveals how Black parents can break cycles of generational trauma using rituals of belonging, storytelling, and cultural connection. Drawing on Afro-Caribbean traditions and modern science, Gilbert shares daily practices that help families reduce stress, strengthen identity, and raise emotionally resilient children who know where they come from—and where they’re going.Gilbert Martina is an ancestral health educator and former healthcare executive from Curaçao who helps families heal generational trauma and strengthen cultural identity. His forthcoming book, Healthy Minds – Healthy Nation (supported by the Dutch Foundation for Literature), amazingly shows how reconnecting with ancestral practices can reduce stress and build resilience in kids and parents. Gilbert is the founder of The Blenchi Sanctuary and speaks internationally on parenting, belonging, and community healing.Connect with Gilbert on social media.IG: https://www.instagram.com/gilbert.martina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilbertbmartina/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/gilbert.martina.35/

Oct 21 · 38m

How To Keep Kids Listening (and Loving It! | Ms. Monica on Positive Parenting & Preschool StrategiesWelcome to Back Talk, the official podcast from Successful Black Parenting Magazine! 🎙️In this episode, we are joined by YouTube star and educator Ms. Monica (Monica J. Sutton) — the beloved host of the preschool show “Circle Time with Ms. Monica.” With over 1 million subscribers and collaborations with Disney, Crayola, and Educational Insights, she has turned a simple classroom idea into a global movement for families. 🌍As an Early Childhood Educator and Child Behavior Specialist with over 21 years of experience, Ms. Monica holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in Special Education. Since launching her hit YouTube series in 2020, she has inspired millions of parents and children to make learning joyful again.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✨ The Power of Routine & Structure: How daily routines can calm chaos—without being overly strict.🎧 Getting Kids to Listen: Discover Ms. Monica’s signature “Pause to Connect” technique.📵 Managing Screen Time: Make technology meaningful instead of a digital babysitter.💛 Discipline with Empathy: Correct your child with love and understanding.🧒 Handling Stubborn Behavior: Why consistency and clear family rules are essential.😢 Tantrum & Meltdown Management: What to do when emotions run high.🌿 Self-Care for Parents: How to stay patient, calm, and connected even when life feels overwhelming.⭐ Building Confidence & Independence: Fun classroom-inspired activities to encourage growth at home. In this heartwarming and practical conversation, Ms. Monica reveals how Black parents can bring the “Circle Time magic” into their homes — helping children listen, follow directions, respect boundaries, and build confidence, all while having fun!📱 Connect with Ms. Monica: Follow her everywhere → @MonicaJSutton💬 Join the Conversation: Like 👍 | Comment 💬 | Share 🔗 | Subscribe 🔔Use the hashtag #BackTalk to share your thoughts and parenting journey!