In this moving conversation, host Knikki Hernandez sits down with David Fowler, a teacher, father of three, and husband in a biracial marriage, to talk about the beauty and challenges of raising a child with autism. David opens up about learning to parent the kids he never expected to have, what faith looks like when life doesn’t go as planned, and the realities of navigating the public school system as both an educator and a parent.

They also dive into the complexities of biracial identity, how culture shapes belonging, and what it means to be “not Black enough” or “not White enough” in today’s world. This episode is an honest, heartfelt look at fatherhood, faith, and family in modern America.

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In this thoughtful episode of The Gentle Year, I sit down with Amber Trivedi — a parent, leader, and lifelong learner — to talk about parenting in a world where screens dominate so much of our children’s lives.

Amber shares how the skills she’s honed as an employer and manager — listening deeply, allowing space to process emotions, and seeking to understand before inserting her own perspective — have shaped her approach to raising three boys. From navigating screen addiction and the emotional toll of online communication, to encouraging live interaction and human connection, Amber offers honest reflections on both the challenges and the breakthroughs.

We also discuss generational shifts in parenting, the importance of curiosity and patience, and how fostering open conversations can strengthen trust and resilience in children.

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In this heartfelt episode of The Gentle Year, I sit down with Shara Ruffin — an African American parent, LinkedIn consultant, and entrepreneur — for a candid conversation about parenting, healing, and the power of emotional work.

Shara opens up about the cultural conditioning she experienced and how she’s intentionally breaking those cycles while raising her Gen Alpha son. She shares the realities of homeschooling as an on-the-go entrepreneur mom, navigating her son’s emotional needs, and what it meant to parent through deep personal grief after the loss of her brother. With honesty and courage, Shara reflects on moments of struggle, growth, and the ongoing journey of showing up with presence and love.

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In this first episode of Turning The Tide Tutoring Podcast, host Knikki Hernandez sits down with Rebecca L. Norrington — parent, writer, and self-proclaimed “happiness specialist.” Together, they explore some of the most challenging and meaningful aspects of parenting and personal growth.

Rebecca shares her perspective on detachment as a powerful form of love, why spanking and hitting fall short as discipline, and the heavy expectations parents often carry. She opens up about her own surprising journey into motherhood, her deep yet complicated relationship with her father, and how she realized she had been living as a reflection of him rather than her authentic self.

This honest and thought-provoking conversation touches on identity, loss, parenting, and resilience, offering wisdom for anyone seeking to parent with love while also staying true to themselves.

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