Parenting with purpose often feels like pushing a boulder uphill while "everyone else" sprints downhill in the opposite direction. In this episode, Jackie shares a real-life story about setting limits with her 16-year-old, unpacks why choosing to be “different” as a parent leader matters, and connects insights from the book Hold On to Your Kids to remind us that being different isn’t deprivation — it’s the foundation for stronger families, healthier relationships, and resilient kids.

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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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Ever catch yourself saying, “I wish I had more time… I wish I had more energy… I wish I could focus more on my kids…”? As parents, we spend a lot of time at the wishing well, tossing in our hopes and waiting for something to change. But wishing wells are bottomless. They swallow our “I wish” and never deliver the “then.”

In this episode of The Business of Parenting Podcast, Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. introduces a powerful new metaphor — the wishing jar. Unlike the well, a jar has a bottom. It gives you a place to capture your wishes and surround them with the resources, skills, and opportunities you already have.

Jackie shares her own weeklong experiment (starting with helping her new middle schooler adjust), showing how she shifted from “I wish” to “I can” by recognizing the present possibilities already within reach.

If you’ve been stuck in wishing well mode — especially at the start of a busy school year — this episode will inspire you to pair your hopes with purposeful action and lead your family with confidence.

To hear about the entire weeklong experiment, check out The Business of Parenting Blog this Wednesday at TheBusinessofParenting.com

If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you, don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, or leave a review/comment to let us know what resonated most—and share it with a parent who make be stuck at the wishing well who needs a little encouragement.

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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We tell our kids that when one door closes, another one opens — but when it’s our turn to face rejection or disappointment, living that truth isn’t so easy. In this episode of The Business of Parenting Podcast, Jackie shares a personal story of hearing “no” herself, and how it became an opportunity to practice what she preaches.

Together we’ll explore the difference between managing family logistics and leading with values, and why “no” plays such an important role in both. You’ll learn three practical ways to reframe “no” as an investment in resilience, connect it to your family values, and model how to handle rejection for your kids.

Because sometimes the most powerful leadership moments aren’t found in the “yes”es — they’re hidden in the “no”s.

💬 If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you, don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, or leave a review/comment to let us know what resonated most—and share it with a parent who could use a little more joy and purpose at home.

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