I am a white, cisgender woman, married to a white, cisgender man and we have two white children. I started… Read more Interrupting whiteness with my white children
Naming the joys I’ve found in anti-racist work
It’s been nearly two years since I started A Striving Parent and began the process of deeply examining my participation in and… Read more Naming the joys I’ve found in anti-racist work
The messy story behind the Black Lives Matter sign in my white family’s window
A few weeks ago, I placed this yellow, intersectional Black Lives Matter sign created by Matice M. Moore, a Black… Read more The messy story behind the Black Lives Matter sign in my white family’s window
Questioning media with my 4-year-old son: Why are all the trucks in this story boys?
Recently, my 4-year-old son pulled out Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, by Tom Lichtenheld, from his book shelf, a title we had… Read more Questioning media with my 4-year-old son: Why are all the trucks in this story boys?
Parents who inspire: Ari Paul
Whew. It’s been a hell of a 10 days since the inauguration, am I right? I need to take a… Read more Parents who inspire: Ari Paul
Reflections on the Women’s March from a white lady striving to do better
Across our country and the globe, millions of people came together to march against Donald Trump and the racism, misogyny, xenophobia,… Read more Reflections on the Women’s March from a white lady striving to do better
Preparing to march: a compilation of tips and best practices
I’m a newbie when it comes to participating in marches and protests. In order to prepare for my trip to… Read more Preparing to march: a compilation of tips and best practices
Five lessons I’ve learned as an anti-gun parent raising a gun loving child
I grew up in a strict, no-guns allowed household. No real guns, no toy guns. Even squirt guns were off-limits. Neighborhood… Read more Five lessons I’ve learned as an anti-gun parent raising a gun loving child
6 resolutions for resistance in 2017
I realize I’m a solid four days late for a New Years post, but 2016 continued to be a soul-sucker until… Read more 6 resolutions for resistance in 2017
Gender norm busting with Santa and my 4-year-old son
This past weekend we took our children to see Santa Claus at the Botanical Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia. As we… Read more Gender norm busting with Santa and my 4-year-old son
