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Limitless Futures
by Menifee Union School District
Stephanie Acosta and Jon Mitchem are both school principals, but they are also school parents! Creating a supportive home and school where children thrive has never been tougher. This podcast explores parenting perspectives on the challenges, fears, and joys of bringing up scholars. Tune in to this brand-new podcast and discover real-life stories and insights that empower parents to support their child's educational journey.
Episodes
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Season 3 Episode 2 - The Big Leap
Welcome to Limitless Futures, the official podcast of the Menifee Union School District. In this episode, host Devina Ortega Castro is joined by Luis Audelo, and Stephanie Acosta to dive deep into the major milestones and transitions students face as they grow. Episode 2 is all about The Big…
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Season 3 Episode 1 - The Unplugged Connection
Detaching from the Screen: Community & After-School Solutions Are your kids spending more time staring at pixels than playing outside? You aren’t alone. In this episode, hosts Stephanie Acosta, Luis Audelo, and Devina Ortega Castro tackle one of the biggest challenges modern families face…
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Season 2 Episode 4 - Too Many Mental Health Days? w/ Morgan Singleton II
Jon, Stephanie, and Morgan Singleton (MUSD Board and Parent) look at an article that explores whether parents are giving their children too many mental health days, a concern raised by some educators. While increased awareness of mental health is positive, some worry that students are taking...
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Season 2 Ep. 3 - Wellbeing for Educators in MUSD
The group gets to hear the very first question submitted for the podcast. We get a peek into how school leaders support employees with their wellbeing. Our staff work tirelessly to bring the very best learning experience for kids, but who takes care of them?
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Season 2 Ep. 2 - Get Ready for Parent Teacher Conferences w/ JESSICA GOMEZ
What do we do about parent-teacher conferences? What if my child's teacher only has negative things to say? What if I know my student is already doing well? Jon and Stephanie chat with author and MUSD director, Jessica Gomez, to answer these questions and more!
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Season 2 Episode 1 - Welcome Back!
We are back for the 2024-25 school year! In this episode we talk about what to expect in season 2.
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BONUS - Ep. 11 - Child Mental Health & Well-Being Pt. 2 BRIANA BARINNO
Parent and School Social Worker, Briana Barrino, is back for one more episode to talk about supporting kids mental health and well-being. There are many simple moments in parentings that can be turned in to important lessons, especially when teaching kids how to fail well.
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BONUS - Ep. 10 - Child Mental Health and Well-Being BRIANA BARINNO
Parent and School Social Worker, Briana Barrino, joins us to give fresh perspective on supporting kids' mental health and well-being. In honor of Mental Health Month, Briana talks to us about what to listen for and how to check in with your child to keep an eye on their well-being. In this…
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BONUS - Ep. 9 - The App for Parent/Child Tech Talks DR. JOHN MORGAN
Parent and Tech Leader, Dr. John Morgan, joins us once more to talk about a special app made just for MUSD families! Allowing kids access to tech and the internet is a huge responsibility. This app helps to plan for having important conversations with children so that they remain safe…
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BONUS - Ep. 8 - Giving Kids the Attention They Want DR. JOHN MORGAN
Parent and Tech Leader, Dr. John Morgan, joins us to talk about challenges in giving your kids positive attention and constructive feedback. Each child requires attention in a unique manner, and sometimes parents feel pulled in multiple directions. In this episode we talk about balancing praise…
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BONUS - Ep. 7 - Lessons Learned Along The Way ARRONDA DOUGLAS
Proud parent and principal, Arronda Douglas, joins us to share about loving our children for who they are. Each child is unique and getting to know them and appreciate their unique ways is a worthy and rewarding endeavor. In this episode we talk about parenting through coaching, appreciating...
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Ep. 6 - Participating In Decision-Making DR. JENNIFER ROOT
District Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Root, joins us to talk about how families can be part of how decisions are made regarding their child's education. Sometimes getting involved in the decision-making process can seem complicated and overwhelming. In this episode we talk about formal and…
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Ep. 5 - Making Time For Kids To Be Kids HEATHER S. & KATIE W.
Moms Heather Smeragliuolo and Katie Wiemann joins us to talk about how to make sure kids have time to be kids. It can be difficult to balance time for homework and time for sports, dance, etc. In this episode we talk about tapping into your community, helping your child advocate for themself, and...
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Ep. 4 - Supporting Children In Their Friendships MELINDA CONDE
Director of Student Success Services Melinda Conde joins us to talk about how to help kids make and sustain friendships. The way kids make friends today looks different from the past. In this episode we talk about knowing who your child's friends are, helping them with relationship skills, and of...
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Ep. 3 - Supporting Children To Do Their Best BRANDI WAITE
Assistant Principal Brandi Waite joins us to talk about how to support children at home so that they do their best in school. There are so many books, videos, and influencers that make this aspect of parenting sound easy, but the reality is... it's not. In this episode we talk about keeping it...
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Ep. 2 - Helping Children Manage Emotions TINA WILLIAMS
School Counselor Tina Williams joins us to talk about helping children manage emotions appropriately. It is hard to understand why our children feel the way they do, let alone help them through it. In this episode we talk about comfortable and uncomfortable feelings, not trying to "fix"...
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Episode 1 - Welcome to Limitless Futures!
In this episode, we meet Jon Mitchem and Stephanie Acosta, who are both principals and parents. We talk about some of the challenges in education that families are facing today, and the 6 key habits of successful school parents.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Stephanie Acosta and Jon Mitchem are both school principals, but they are also school parents! Creating a supportive home and school where children thrive has never been tougher. This podcast explores parenting perspectives on the challenges, fears, and joys of bringing up scholars. Tune in to this brand-new podcast and discover real-life stories and insights that empower parents to support their child's educational journey.
HOSTED BY
Menifee Union School District
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How many episodes does Limitless Futures have?
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What is Limitless Futures about?
Stephanie Acosta and Jon Mitchem are both school principals, but they are also school parents! Creating a supportive home and school where children thrive has never been tougher. This podcast explores parenting perspectives on the challenges, fears, and joys of bringing up scholars. Tune in to this...
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Limitless Futures is created and hosted by Menifee Union School District.
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