Posts by Akilah S. Richards
How I’m Facing the Power I Hold As a Parent – And Becoming a More Feminist Parent
It’s hard to sit with not being a “perfect” parent. Here’s how recognizing oppression at home can help – and how you can show yourself some more compassion.
Read More30 Examples of Alternative Learning – And Why I Chose This for My Black Daughters
Do you know about the negative impact that traditional schools can have on children? There are other options – here are some great alternatives that work for this author’s family.
Read More3 Ways You’ve Been Taught You Can’t Be Trusted – And How Not to Pass That Onto Children
While we strive to teach children so they become responsible adults, too often we teach them to not trust themselves. And then we wonder why there are so many “broken children, living in grown bodies, mimicking adult lives.”
Read More3 Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Consent and Bodily Autonomy – And How to Fix Them
Many of us send messages that hurt children’s ability to recognize and communicate about when their personal boundaries are violated. Here are some practical, everyday ways to change that.
Read More3 Ways to Foster the Boundaries of Your Introverted Child
If your child is an introvert, how do you honor their needs while also encouraging confident self-expression? These ideas can help you discover the most supportive ways to do that with your introverted child.
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