In this heartfelt episode of The Business of Parenting Podcast, Jackie shares timeless lessons from an old childhood favorite — The Three Little Pigs — and what it can teach us about leading our families through uncertain times. Using the story of the brick house as a metaphor, she explores how to build a family foundation that can weather any storm. Through personal stories about family values, traditions, and adventures, Jackie reminds us that the goal isn’t to avoid the rocky road — it’s to build on it. Because in parenting, as in life, the rocky road isn’t the obstacle… it’s the way.

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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.

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n business, ROI — return on investment — is the measure of success. But what if we applied that same concept to parenting? In this episode of The Business of Parenting Podcast, Jackie Mourot unpacks the idea of Parenting ROI — the long-term returns that come not in dollars or quarterly reports, but in the kind of people our children become.

From the daily inputs of time, attention, and modeling values, to the outputs of resilience, kindness, and responsibility, Jackie shows how small, consistent investments compound into lifelong character. She shares personal stories, research insights, and practical reflection questions to help parents reframe frustrations as long-term deposits and measure the right metrics: not grades or trophies, but influence and legacy.

Because at the end of the day, we don’t just grow kids. We grow people.

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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.

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Have your kids ever said, “School is such a waste—why do I need to learn this?” You’re not alone. In this episode of The Business of Parenting Podcast, Jackie Mourot reframes the role of school for parents and kids alike. She explores the difference between education and schooling, shows how parents remain their children’s most important educators, and offers practical strategies to make learning engaging at home. Using the tree metaphor, Jackie helps us see school not as wasted time but as the leaves that energize growth—temporary or lasting, each contributes to the whole. If you want to raise lifelong learners and ease your child’s (and your own) frustrations with school, this episode will encourage and equip you to reframe the way you see learning.

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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 | MommyDoubles.com