Parenting & Families

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

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Military Families Parenting & Families Podcast

September 11, 2023

On the radio show this week we cover how “it’s not about the wine” and why hard-working moms need tools and opportunities to thrive; what’s happening with the potential government shutdown; why improved resources for people having babies while serving in the military matter to everyone; and how to support diaper banks.

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Parenting & Families

August 31, 2023

Caregiver burnout is a real thing, and it can happen to anyone who is responsible for the care of another person. Moms are especially vulnerable to burnout, as they often take on a lot of responsibility for their children's physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Whether you are a single parent...

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Stephanie Lane

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

June 30, 2023

When I was a kid, I saw my parents and maybe all adults as these immutable beings who had everything figured out. Now that I’m a parent myself, I’ve realized that we never stop growing, that everyone can change, including me. Of course, as an activist, this is my great hope: that people can and...

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Larissa Parson

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

Pride Month

MomsRising Parenting & Families

June 30, 2023

Summer is my favorite time of year - not just because the legislative session is mostly wrapped up, but also because of the warm weather (I type, as it continues to be cold and rainy outside) - AND because of Pride and the time that we take to intentionally highlight and uplift love for the LGBTQ+...

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MacKenzie Nicholson

Pride Month

Parenting & Families Politics & Policy

June 16, 2023

I was enraged, but not surprised when The Washington Post reported recently that “an analysis of book challenges from across the nation shows the majority were filed by just 11 people.” While many on the far-right would have us believe there is some kind of grassroots groundswell against teaching...

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Ruby Sinreich

Pride Month

LGBTQ+ FAMILIES DESERVE SAFE AND WELCOMING CHILD CARE

Childcare & Early Education Parenting & Families Politics & Policy

June 15, 2023

Take a moment to envision a beautiful future where families and children are happy and thriving. Where inclusion and compassion are core community values and caregivers are supported as together we build the strong foundation needed to truly uplift our future generations. What would this strong,...

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S. Nadia Hussain

Pride Month

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Parenting & Families

June 1, 2023

To say this is a fraught Pride Month for LGBTQ+ folks and their allies is truly an understatement. This year’s celebration comes as big swaths of the country are debating and legislating, and getting hysterical about, the very existence of trans kids. How can we, as people who are raising, teaching, and caring for LGBTQ+ kids and teens, support them as we strive to keep them safe?

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