Social & Emotional Development

Parenting & Families Social & Emotional Development

September 22, 2023

This world is made up of beautiful beings. I know this because l am helping to raise some of the very best. My name is Melissa. Together, my husband Shawn and I are raising two amazingly awesome kids. Our kids are gifted, intelligent, artistic, and funny. We are a neurodivergent (autism+adhd)...

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Melissa Cote

Childcare & Early Education MomsRising Parenting & Families Social & Emotional Development

July 4, 2023

At such a critical time around the country for diverse books and the increase in book bans, we have been empowering families and caregivers to advocate in partnership with the Diverse Books for All coalition. States like Florida, Texas, South Carolina, and more have experienced active removal of...

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Monica Mahecha

Pride Month

Parenting & Families Social & Emotional Development

June 30, 2023

The LGBTQ+ Ballroom Scene has become a sanctuary for many across the globe. Here, individuals can showcase their talent, find support, and embrace who they truly are. The origin of Ballroom can be traced back to the 1960s where those within the LGBTQ+ Community, especially Black and Latinx...

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Wendy Martinez

The root of the word discipline comes from discipulus which means learner or pupil.

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

May 15, 2023

The root of the word discipline comes from discipulus which means learner or pupil. At one point humans understood that discipline was actually about learning and not so much about punishment. In the horse (and human) herd, discipline is a loving and protective act. Teaching our youngsters how to...

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Beth Anstandig

Before you can lead others. You have to lead you.

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

April 17, 2023

Before you can lead others. You have to lead you. If you are taking care of your own needs, listening to your own needs, leading yourself through your day and through your life with some stability, then you are able to actually lead (and parent) others. Whether that’s on a small scale with a couple...

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Beth Anstandig

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

March 14, 2023

“Never say never.” I’ve heard that phrase throughout my life and mostly blown it off. These days, it’s the mantra by which I’ve been living. "I’ll never leave the ranch. I’ll never move away from California. I’ll never be in another romantic relationship." These are things I said -- out loud and in...

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Beth Anstandig

MomsRising MomsRising Near You Social & Emotional Development

March 1, 2023

Children’s books and young adult books are being banned across Florida and together we can put a stop to it. New to the issue? Read the description below. If you are already looped in and ready to stop book bans, TAKE ACTION by clicking this link and skip to the links at the end for more actions ...

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Jeannina Perez

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

February 20, 2023

Does this sound familiar? “I’m fine.” “Oh, I’ll be okay.” “I don’t want to be a bother.” “I just need to spend some more time thinking about it.” “I’ll figure it out.” These are some of the things we say to ourselves or others when we are in denial of our own needs. Denying our needs is one of the...

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Beth Anstandig

Health Care MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

January 19, 2023

We’re in the middle of a profound mental health crisis and it stems from not taking care of our mammal needs and not attending to the stress in our relationships. Psychological needs are physical needs because if we don’t feel psychologically safe, we experience a biological reaction. Our...

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Beth Anstandig

Maternal Justice Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

December 16, 2022

On October 25th, 2022, parents across the country joined MomsRising and partners for a virtual teach-in on truth over fear and to learn ways to advocate for safe, honest, and inclusive education as the foundation of a just democracy. The event featured keynotes from Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw and...

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