This article originally appeared on Wear Your Voice and was republished here with the author’s permission. If you think that race does not have an impact on the way that an educator teaches school children, please come on in and take a seat. I, a Black student, owe a lot of my academic intelligence to […]
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6 Things White People Can Do To Reach Friends and Family Members to End Racism
Originally published on Medium and republished here with the author’s permission. All across America, people are wondering what to do to stop the rising tide of fascism and many feel powerless and frustrated. I posted on social media that white people need to do more and specifically to reach those white men marching with torches, chanting Nazi slogans. They […]
4 Ways We Teach Boys It’s Normal to Pressure Girls Sexually
If you grew up in the United States, it is almost inevitable that you’ve been subject to a few standard aphorisms. These include things like: “Anyone can make it here if they try hard enough,” “Nothing worth having comes easy,” “Hard work pays off,” “Winners never quit, and quitters never win,” and “Success is no […]
5 Problems I Still Deal With After Being Called ‘Too Sensitive’ As a Child
“There’s something about you that’s very… blank,” a friend admitted to me a few years ago. “Like, you say everything in this emotionless way.” It hadn’t always been like that. I used to cry at cartoons because I loved getting so wrapped up in the story, it felt like it was my own. My parents […]
National, Affordable Childcare Is Possible – So Why Don’t We Have It?
Did you know about the leading “parenting happiness gap” in the US? This comic leaves us with a crucial question about national childcare.
4 Ways Parents Can Process Their Feelings After Their Kid Comes Out As Transgender
How can you process your feelings about your trans child without hurting anyone? This guide can help you do just that.
9 Insensitive Things People Feel Fine Saying to Foster Parents
“You must be scared for your other kids.” You wouldn’t dream of saying these things to biological parents – so why do people say them to foster parents?
4 Things You Can Do Today to Stop ‘Disabling’ My Daughter
“Is the problem behavior yours – or theirs?” Adults need to be aware of their bias towards disabled children – and these insights can help.
7 Totally Normal Things Breastfeeding Parents Might Feel About Their Bodies
If you’re feeling these while you’re breastfeeding, you might feel like a weirdo – but you’re not the only one.
5 Ways We Ignore Children’s Agency That Perpetuate Rape Culture
The ways we teach children to be obedient and polite seem harmless – until you realize what we’re teaching them about consent.
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