How To Keep Kids Listening (and Loving It! Ms. Monica on Positive Parenting & Preschool Strategies

How To Keep Kids Listening (and Loving It! | Ms. Monica on Positive Parenting & Preschool Strategies Welcome to Back Talk, the official podcast from Successful Black Parenting Magazine! 🎙️In this episode, we are joined by YouTube star and educator Ms. Monica (Monica J. Sutton) — the beloved host of the preschool show “Circle Time with Ms. Monica.” With over 1 million subscribers and collaborations with Disney, Crayola, and Educational Insights, she has turned a simple classroom idea into a global movement for families. 🌍As an Early Childhood Educator and Child Behavior Specialist with over 21 years of experience, Ms. Monica holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in Special Education. Since launching her hit YouTube series in 2020, she has inspired millions of parents and children to make learning joyful again. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✨ The Power of Routine & Structure: How daily routines can calm chaos—without being overly strict. 🎧 Getting Kids to Listen: Discover Ms. Monica’s signature “Pause to Connect” technique. 📵 Managing Screen Time: Make technology meaningful instead of a digital babysitter.💛 Discipline with Empathy: Correct your child with love and understanding.🧒 Handling Stubborn Behavior: Why consistency and clear family rules are essential.😢 Tantrum & Meltdown Management: What to do when emotions run high.🌿 Self-Care for Parents: How to stay patient, calm, and connected even when life feels overwhelming.⭐ Building Confidence & Independence: Fun classroom-inspired activities to encourage growth at home. In this heartwarming and practical conversation, Ms. Monica reveals how Black parents can bring the “Circle Time magic” into their homes — helping children listen, follow directions, respect boundaries, and build confidence, all while having fun! 📱 Connect with Ms. Monica: Follow her everywhere → @MonicaJSutton💬 Join the Conversation: Like 👍 | Comment 💬 | Share 🔗 |

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How To Keep Kids Listening (and Loving It! Ms. Monica on Positive Parenting & Preschool Strategies is an episode from BackTalk: Successful Black Parenting magazine by J.R. Celeste.

This episode is 00:38:11 long.

This episode was published on Oct 21, 2025.

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