
Ep 29 - Are The Kids Safe At School?
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07/01/22 • 33 min
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On this episode today Lou starts the conversation off with a conversation about how his kids are growing and developing as well as some challenges with having kids with close birthdays. Dre gets into a small conversation about how his oldest son is dealing with the loss of his grandfather (4:31). The guys then begin a conversation about the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the dangers your child may face in the world (6:05). Lou and Dre have a conversation about the differences between a school shooting and the regular violence you see in the “hood” (17:08). Dre then expresses what he thinks is causing a lot of the violence we are experiencing in the country (22:53). We would like to thank you for tuning in and we send our thoughts and prayers out to any families affected by any type of violence.
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On this episode today Lou starts the conversation off with a conversation about how his kids are growing and developing as well as some challenges with having kids with close birthdays. Dre gets into a small conversation about how his oldest son is dealing with the loss of his grandfather (4:31). The guys then begin a conversation about the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the dangers your child may face in the world (6:05). Lou and Dre have a conversation about the differences between a school shooting and the regular violence you see in the “hood” (17:08). Dre then expresses what he thinks is causing a lot of the violence we are experiencing in the country (22:53). We would like to thank you for tuning in and we send our thoughts and prayers out to any families affected by any type of violence.
Would you like to be apart of the show, ask us a question or tell us a story? Please email us at [email protected] or send us a message on Instagram @morethanadadpodcast
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Ep 28 - Giving Birth While Incarcerated with Shonda
The guys are joined by Shonda, a mother of three working to reconnect bonds with her children and society. Shonda begin with describing her relationship and getting arrested (2:39). She talks about being scared and taking an open plea (8:00). She shares the story about finding she was pregnant with her third child in jail (9:20). She discusses nightmares, suicidal thoughts and postpartum depression while in prison (19:12). Shonda describes having a baby in jail (26:00). She speaks on her challenges with her kids being comfortable surviving with her (31:20). She talks about one of the worst altercations she was in while incarcerated (44:14). Shonda talks about the correctional officers having sex with the inmates (48:07). She talks about being in prison during Covid (57:08). She concludes with the challenges of finding a job with record and inspiring others they can do it (1:02:42).
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Ep 30 - Things To Expect At A Childcare Center with Alia
Welcome back to another great episode of MTAD Podcast. Lou and Dre are joined by wife, mother of three and childcare center owner Alia Logan. Alia owns and operates Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center located at 5825-29 Master St Philadelphia, PA (@smartbeginningselc on Instagram).
Alia explains here journey opening up her first childcare center (2:00). She breaks all four the parenting styles (6:20). She explains understanding children dealing with traumas (12:45). Alia sheds light on what it’s like managing her staff (teachers) at her child care center (18:00). She explains what it means to be a star 4 center (19:45). She talks about her experience of having staff with children that attend her childcare center (22:45). Alia talks about dads always being involved since opening her childcare center (25:25).
Alia talks about the skepticism around hiring male teachers in her childcare center (26:25). She talks about handling students with special needs (31:50). She discusses the challenges she has experienced surrounding parents and custody agreements (34:30). She talks about the misconception behind one parent and two parent households. She concludes with her childcare centers acknowledging great fathers and giving them awards (41:15)
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