The Business of Parenting Podcast

Want to build a thriving, joyful, and connected family—but not sure where to start? The Business of Parenting is a podcast for parents who are ready to lead their families with more clarity and purpose. Hosted by creative leadership strategist and working mom of five Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.—founder of TheBusinessofParenting.com —the show explores how the same principles that help great organizations thrive—like vision, values, systems, and strategy—can transform the way you lead at home. With a master’s in Education from Harvard University and a doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California (USC), Jackie draws from over 20 years of professional leadership and real-life parenting experience. Through relatable stories and proven tools, each episode helps you take meaningful steps toward greater calm, connection, joy, and purpose in your most important leadership role: Parenting! Follow along on The Business o

The Business of Parenting Podcast is a kids podcast hosted by Jackie Mourot, Ed.D., with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. hosts The Business of Parenting Podcast, a kids show with 39 episodes published.

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  Episode #39

  S2 Episode 39 - Before the Rush: One Question to Ask Before the School Year Begins

  Aug 17, 202611 minS2

  Before the Rush: One Question to Ask Before the School Year Begins Back-to-school season can quickly become a blur of schedules, supplies, activities, and endless to-do lists. But before the rush begins, there’s one question worth asking: What does my family need most from me in this season? In this short episode, Jackie shares three simple ways to enter the new school year with greater intention: observe before you organize, choose one thing to give more of, and look for the minute moments—those small, everyday opportunities to connect that are already woven into family life. Because preparing for the year ahead isn’t only about getting our kids ready. It’s also about preparing ourselves to be the parents they need in the season ahead. EPISODE CREDITS Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. Produced by: The Business of Parenting Original Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com

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  Episode #38

  S2 Episode 38 - You Can't Own It All, The Teenage Years: Managing Your Responsibilities Without Owning Theirs: Seasons of Leadership Series

  Aug 9, 202623 minS2

  You Can't Own It All: The Teenage Years — Managing Your Responsibilities Without Owning Theirs When our teenagers make poor choices, it’s easy to turn their mistakes into evidence of our failure as parents. We question what we missed, what we should have done differently, and whether we somehow got it wrong. But there’s an important leadership distinction in the teenage years: we are responsible for our leadership, but we are not responsible for every choice our teenagers make. In this third episode of Seasons of Leadership series, Jackie explores how parents can navigate the delicate balance between accountability and ownership. Using the Own, Influence, Release framework, she looks at what belongs to us, what we can shape, and what we eventually have to allow our teenagers to carry for themselves—including the consequences of their choices. Because raising responsible adults sometimes requires resisting the urge to rescue them. We can hold our teens accountable, rebuild trust, and continue guiding them without carrying every decision as our own. If this episode resonated with you, don't forget to follow, subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a parent who could use the reminder that we can love our teenagers deeply, hold them accountable, and lead them well—without carrying the weight of every choice they make. EPISODE CREDITS Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. Produced by: The Business of Parenting Original Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com

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  Episode #37

  S2 Episode 37 - Be Interruptible: The Leadership Skill Parents Need Most in the Startup Years - Seasons of Leadership Series

  May 31, 202622 minS2

  <p>In the startup years of parenting, interruptions can feel like the enemy. Between work, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists, many parents spend their days trying to manage interruptions more effectively.</p> <p>But what if we've been thinking about interruptions all wrong?</p> <p>In this episode of the series, Seasons of Leadership: Helping Parents Become the Leaders Their Families Need—In Every Season, Jackie explores why some of the most important moments in family life arrive disguised as interruptions. Through personal stories, leadership lessons, and two practical tools—Stop and Count and Think in Common—she challenges parents to ret...

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  Episode #36

  S2 Episode 36 - So Your Kid Just Graduated...Now What? - Seasons of Leadership Series

  May 24, 202623 minS2

  <p>Graduation is often celebrated as a milestone for our children—but what if it’s also a profound leadership transition for parents?</p> <p>In this deeply reflective episode kicking off the new Seasons of Leadership series, Jackie explores the emotional and identity shifts that accompany graduation season and the evolving role parents must learn to embrace as their children step into adulthood.</p> <p>Through personal stories, leadership insights, and honest reflections on letting go, control, purpose, and rediscovering ourselves beyond constant management, Jackie invites listeners to reconsider graduation not as the end of parenting, but as the begi...

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  Episode #35

  S2 Episode 35 - Back to Purpose: Leading Your Family in a Busy Season

  May 17, 202623 minS2

  <p>In this episode of The Business of Parenting Podcast, Jackie returns with a timely conversation about leading your family with purpose in a busy season. Life does not always slow down when we need it to, and most parents cannot wait for the calendar to clear before parenting with intention.</p> <p>Jackie explores why purpose becomes even more important, not less, when family life feels stretched, rushed, or overwhelming. Purpose does not remove the busyness, but it helps us decide what matters most inside it.</p> <p>Through a practical leadership lens, this episode offers three simple ways...

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