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S5 E8 - Building Strong Parent-Child Connection With Carol Muleta
In this episode of Parenting on the Spectrum, host Theresa Alexander Inman welcomes Carol Muleta, founder of The Parenting 411, parenting educator, author, and advocate, for a powerful conversation about raising connected, confident children in today’s distraction-filled world.
Carol shares how raising twin sons, including one diagnosed with pervasive developmental delays. She transformed her journey from corporate marketing executive to certified parenting educator and founder of The Parenting 411. Together, Theresa and Carol discuss why connection is more important than perfection and how intentional parenting can strengthen family relationships, emotional regulation, and communication.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
1. How to create healthy screen time boundaries based on your family values
2. Why involving children in conversations about technology matters
3. The “Make Room for the Magic” formula for deeper parent-child connection
4. Why dedicated “special time” can transform relationships
5. The importance of connection before correction in parenting
6. How faith, resilience, and lived experience shaped Carol’s parenting mission
Carol also shares insights from her book, Mother’s Work: Pearls of Wisdom and Gems From My Journey, and details about her upcoming live event, The Ministry of Mom Experience.
🎁 Free Book Offer: Get a copy of Carol’s book (just pay shipping & handling) plus bonus parenting resources at Mother’s Work Book
If you’re parenting an autistic child, neurodivergent child, or simply looking for more meaningful connection in your family, this episode is filled with encouragement, practical parenting strategies, and heartfelt wisdom.
Learn more from Carol at: https://carolmuleta.com/
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