In this introductory episode of "Keep Calm and Parent Strong," host ChristaCarol Jones sets the stage for a podcast series dedicated to exploring the complex, challenging, and deeply rewarding journey of parenting. ChristaCarol shares her vision for creating a space where parents can find support, understanding, and a bit of humor as they navigate the highs and lows of raising children. From personal anecdotes to expert advice, this series promises to delve into the heart of what it means to parent with resilience and love. Join ChristaCarol as she invites listeners to engage, learn, and grow together in this supportive community.
[00:00:00] Hello and welcome to Keep Calm and Parent Strong, where we want to love more, or less and laugh often. I'm ChristaCarol Jones, and like many of you, my parenting journey has been anything but straightforward. I've survived raising a child with cancer while simultaneously welcoming a new
[00:00:20] born into the world. I've supported my one's LGBTQ-T team through their spiritual journey in personal transformations, including becoming straight, converting to Islam, getting married, and embracing parenthood all within this span of a year. I've also faced the complexities of parenting a child with mental health diagnoses, learning
[00:00:39] day by day how to offer support, understanding, and unconditional love through each challenge. My life has been a testament to the fact that parenting is unpredictable, deeply challenging, but at the same time, profoundly rewarding. Beyond my personal experiences, I've spent over a decade in education, working with
[00:00:57] parents to navigate the early years, from toddler tantrums to selling in school and everything in between. These roles haven't only equipped me with thin sites into child development and parenting strategies but they've given me or ingrained in me the importance of love, acceptance, and understanding in raising kids.
[00:01:15] This podcast is a reflection of that journey, and the lessons learned along the way. It's about sharing unfiltered honest conversations on the full spectrum of parenting, the good, the bad, and the incredibly unexpected, which face it, we all have been there.
[00:01:29] Through Keep Calm and Parents' Drung I invite you to join a community where we don't shy away from the tough topics, we'll dive deep into real stories, including my own, and we'll offer you practical advice, hope, and a bit of humor to lighten the load.
[00:01:42] Whether you're dealing with a specific challenge seeking to understand your child better or just need to feel heard, you're in the right place. Number to tune in every other Sunday for new episodes. Subscribe and join me on this journey of parenting with purpose, passion, and a bit of
[00:01:57] playfulness. You can visit our website Keep Calm and Parents' Drung.com and subscribe to our newsletter. You can also send us a voice message on the tab on the right side of the website or you
[00:02:08] can send us a text if you're interested in hearing about a specific topic, have comments on a past episode, or would like to have advice 6-8-2-498-8844 or send an email 3-2-1 parents-drong at gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you.
[00:02:27] Your stories, your challenges and your victories, that's what makes this community thrive. In our next episode and my very first one, beyond the diagnosis, nurturing resilience and love, we get real about the roller coaster of emotions that comes with parenting children who face scenic challenges.
[00:02:44] Chat with Michelle, a mom who's experienced with her daughter's autism has been both challenging and enlightening. We're diving into the tough stuff, the tears, the triumphs, and everything in between. All wrapped up with a whole lot of heart.
[00:02:56] Join us as we impact what it means to love fiercely in the face of adversity. Thank you for giving this introduction a listen. I'm beyond excited to share the space with you, to grow together and to support one another in our parenting journeys.
[00:03:08] Until next time, remember, love more, worry less and always find a reason to laugh. Keep calm and parents-drong.