Posts by Akilah S. Richards
3 Ways to Respect Your Child’s Autonomy While Still Being a Parent
The pace has quickened when it comes to raising children. Children need autonomy skills sooner, and perhaps more urgently, than their parents did. If you’re nervous that autonomy is the gateway to disrespect for the parent-child dynamic, or you’re just not sure where to start, here are three ways to start making room for the practice of this vital life skill.
Read MoreTell Them The Truth: Empowering Our Children to Be Truth-Seekers
You want the best for your children. But with misinformation coming at them from TV commercials, skewed textbooks, and silenced teachers, how do you raise a confident child? One effective method is to empower them to seek the truth. Here are three ways this author has tried to empower her children to be truth-seekers.
Read More3 Compelling Truths About Feminism That All Black Men Should Consider
As the Black community continues to fight against anti-Black violence, legislation, and other forms of racist oppression, we must also learn how to be better allies and support systems to each other. This article asks the community to consider feminism as a tool to unite Black people across gender and heal the patriarchal remnants of slavery and white supremacy.
Read More5 Ways to Rise Up Against Toxic Media Messages and Love Yourself as a Black Woman
There are so many harmful, violent, and oppressive messages in the media about Black women. Those messages can harmfully inform how Black women think about themselves, as well as how they are perceived by society and within their communities. Check out this article to learn how to replace toxic media messages with self-love, self-efficacy, healing, and liberation.
Read More4 Messages We Send Tween Girls That Undermine Their Self-Expression (And What To Say Instead)
Tween girls are too often silenced about their own girlhood, leading to their behaviors being determined by how comfortable or uncomfortable someone else seems to be with what they say or do. Here are a few prevalent but toxic messages to watch out for and some constructive alternatives to help encourage them to get in touch with their voice and speak up.
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