The Business of Parenting Podcast

S2 Episode 33 - Sole Founder: Leading Your Family with Clarity and Confidence - Partnering For Life Mini Series Part 4

In this supplemental episode of the Partnering for Life mini-series, Jackie speaks directly to single parents and sole decision-makers at home. Drawing from her experience being raised by a single mother, she reflects on what strong leadership looks like from a child’s perspective and reframes family leadership through the lens of the “sole founder.” This episode explores how clarity, support systems, sustainable rhythms, and internal alignment help single parents lead with confidence, build stability, and shape lasting family culture.
If this episode resonated, please follow along, leave a review, or share it with a parent who might need the reminder that leading alone doesn’t mean leading without strength or strategy.
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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S2 Episode 32 - Staying Aligned in the Flurry of Life: Partnering For Life Mini Series Part 3

In Part 3 of Partnering for Life, Jackie reflects on what happens after vision is defined and ownership is clarified—because life keeps changing. Through personal stories and leadership insights, she explores how couples can build rhythms of recalibration, stay connected through busy seasons, and revisit alignment before small tensions grow into distance. Strong partnerships aren’t built on one good conversation—they’re sustained through intentional return.
 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow, subscribe, or share it with a parent who might need the reminder that strong family leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about staying connected, course-correcting early, and choosing alignment again and again.
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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S2 Episode 31 - The Invisible Work Problem (And Why It Breaks Partnerships): Partnering For Life Mini Series Part 2

In Part 2 of Partnering for Life, Jackie explores the invisible work and mental load that often strain even strong marriages. From tracking school schedules to anticipating needs, unseen responsibilities can quietly create imbalance and resentment if they’re never named. In this episode, Jackie unpacks the difference between “helping” and true ownership and shares practical ways couples can clarify responsibility, build shared leadership, and strengthen their partnership at home.
​​If this episode was helpful, I’d love for you to follow along, leave a review, or share it with a parent who might need the reminder that invisible work is real leadership—and that clarity and shared ownership are essential for healthy partnerships at home.
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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S2 Episode 30 - You Can’t Co-Lead What You Haven’t Co-Defined: Partnering For Life Mini Series Part 1

In the first episode of the Partnering for Life mini-series, Jackie explains why couples cannot effectively co-lead their family if they haven’t first co-defined what they’re building together. Drawing from business leadership principles, she explores the importance of shared vision, defining success for your family in the current season, and surfacing unspoken assumptions before they turn into frustration. If you want to strengthen your marriage and lead your family with greater clarity and intention this year, this episode lays the foundation.
If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to follow along, leave a comment, or share it with a parent who might need the reminder that alignment comes before execution—and that taking time to co-define what matters can change the entire direction of family life.
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com | MommyDoubles.com

Ep 29 Season 2 Trailer - Partnering For Life Mini Series: Leading Like Co-Founders with Your Spouse or Partner

Season 2 of The Business of Parenting Podcast begins with a powerful mini-series, Partnering for Life: Leading Like Co-Founders, focused on the foundation of every thriving family — the partnership between parents. In this series, Jackie Mourot explores how couples can align on vision, clarify invisible work, and build rhythms that keep them connected through changing seasons of life. Featuring a candid Table Talk conversation with her husband, Fabien, this season invites parents to move from simply managing life side-by-side to intentionally leading together.
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com | MommyDoubles.com

Episode 28 - Do, Doing, Done : Motivating Your Kids (and Yourself) to Actually Get Things Done

Why is it so hard to get kids to follow through — even when they want to do the right thing? In this episode of The Business of Parenting Podcast, Jackie breaks down why motivation doesn’t come before action… motion does.
Using the simple but powerful Do → Doing → Done framework, you’ll learn how to turn vague expectations into clear steps, help kids stay engaged in the messy middle, and create meaningful closure that actually builds motivation over time. This episode is packed with practical tools, brain-based insights, and real-life strategies to help your kids — and you — get things done with less frustration and more confidence.
If you’re ready to replace nagging with momentum and build a family rhythm that works, this one’s for you.
 
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, or leave a review/comment to let us know what resonated most—and share it with a parent who might need the reminder that clear explanations go a long way toward calmer homes and stronger family leadership.
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
 
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Episode 27 2025 HIGHLIGHT Before They Follow Your Rules, They Have to Follow Your Lead - Part 4 Lead the Way Series

As we get closer to the end of our first year here on the TBOP Podcast, i'd like to revisit my favorite series: Lead the Way: Parenting with Influence
 
In the final episode of the Parenting with Influence series, TBOP Podcast host Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. explores what it means to lead with the long game in mind. Learn how to shift from managing behavior to shaping identity—and how to raise tomorrow’s self-led adult by building character, decision-making skills, and internal motivation today.
 
Don't forget to follow the TBOP Podcast you you never miss a new weekly episode! 
Ready to take the next step in your parenting leadership journey?
Here are a few ways I can support you:
✅ Download the Parenting Reflection Notebook — your roadmap to purpose-led family life
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com 

Episode 26 2025 HIGHLIGHT Tired of Repeating Yourself? Start Leading, Not Just Instructing - Part 3: Lead the Way Series

As we get closer to the end of our first year here on the TBOP Podcast, i'd like to revisit my favorite series: Lead the Way: Parenting with Influence
 
Tired of repeating yourself? In Part 3 of the Lead the Way: Parenting with Influence series, Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. shares how to shift from command-based parenting to coaching with connection. Learn the C.O.A.C.H. framework—a practical, relationship-centered approach that helps you lead with empathy, invite cooperation, and build lasting influence at home. Because instruction may get compliance, but connection creates buy-in.
 
Don't forget to follow the TBOP Podcast you you never miss a new weekly episode! 
Ready to take the next step in your parenting leadership journey?
Here are a few ways I can support you:
✅ Download the Parenting Reflection Notebook — your roadmap to purpose-led family life
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com 

Episode 25 - 2025 HIGHLIGHT: You’re the Parent. But Are You the Leader? - Part 2: Lead the Way Series

As we get closer to the end of our first year here on the TBOP Podcast, i'd like to revisit my favorite series: Lead the Way: Parenting with Influence
 
Part 2 of the “Lead the Way” Series: Parenting with Influence
Trust is the cornerstone of leadership—and parenting is no exception. In this deeper dive into what it really means to lead your family, Jackie explores how credibility, consistency, and emotional safety lay the groundwork for lasting influence at home.
Drawing from her own experiences as a mom of five and seasoned leader—as well as insights from other business and parenting experts—Jackie unpacks why kids don’t trust authority alone. They trust you: your follow-through, your honesty, your ability to stay calm under pressure (or repair when you don’t).
In this heartfelt and practical episode, you’ll learn:
Why trust—not control—is the foundation of family influence
How credibility (character + consistency) strengthens leadership at home
Why emotional regulation and repair matter more than perfection
Three small ways to start rebuilding trust with your child this week
Whether you're parenting toddlers or teens, this episode reminds us that leadership is earned in the quiet moments, kept promises, and honest apologies—and it’s never too late to build (or rebuild) the trust that fuels true connection.
 
Don't forget to follow the TBOP Podcast you you never miss a new weekly episode! 
 Ready to take the next step in your parenting leadership journey?
Here are a few ways I can support you:
✅ Take the free Parenting Business Quiz — discover your parenting leadership style
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com | MommyDoubles.com

Episode 24 2025 HIGHLIGHT- So you want your kids to do what you say? Lead first. - Part 1: Lead the Way Series

As we get closer to the end of our first year here on the TBOP Podcast, I'd like to revisit my favorite series: Lead the Way: Parenting with Influence
 
Part 1 of the “Lead the Way: Parenting with Influence" Series
Why don’t our kids just do what we say? In this kickoff episode of the Lead the Way series, Jackie unpacks one of the biggest frustrations parents face—and reframes it through a leadership lens. Drawing on insights from experts like Stephen Covey, Peter Drucker, and D r. Becky Kennedy, Jackie explores why authority alone isn’t enough and how true influence begins with relationship, not just rules.
You’ll learn how to shift from managing your household to leading your family with vision, connection, and trust. If you’re ready to stop repeating yourself and start parenting with purpose, this episode lays the foundation.
Key takeaway: Authority without leadership fails. Influence grows from connection.
 
Don't forget to follow the TBOP Podcast you you never miss a new weekly episode! 
 
Ready to take the next step in your parenting leadership journey?
Here are a few ways I can support you:
✅ Download the Parenting Reflection Notebook — your roadmap to purpose-led family life
 
 
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com | MommyDoubles.com