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A Striving Parent

A blog for parents passionate about racial justice and striving to raise socially concious kids

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Talking to my white kids about abolition

Posted on April 27, 2021April 28, 2021 by strivingshannon

“Jails don’t keep us safe, neighbors do!” My 6 year old said on the message she left for Atlanta City… Read more Talking to my white kids about abolition

Taking action with my kids: lemonade stand for #familiesbelongtogether

Posted on June 26, 2018June 27, 2018 by strivingshannon

Last week, I shared the conversation I had with my 6 and 3 year olds about the separation of parents… Read more Taking action with my kids: lemonade stand for #familiesbelongtogether

5 resolutions for resistance in 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 by strivingshannon

Happy New Year, y’all! Today, my sister left Atlanta to return home with her family, so while the holidays are… Read more 5 resolutions for resistance in 2018

Reflections on my 2017 resolutions for resistance

Posted on December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 by strivingshannon

Whew. What. A. Year. As predicted, 2017 was a hot, steaming mess, as the horrific repercussions of electing Trump to… Read more Reflections on my 2017 resolutions for resistance

Parents who inspire: Lisl Huber

Posted on October 21, 2015October 30, 2015 by strivingshannon

I am very excited to launch the “parents who inspire” series! Parents featured are parents who are working to improve… Read more Parents who inspire: Lisl Huber

To unfriend or not to unfriend…

Posted on August 12, 2015October 30, 2015 by strivingshannon

I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. The oasis of the South, as some might say. Atlanta leans blue against a… Read more To unfriend or not to unfriend…

The power of conversation

Posted on July 24, 2015October 30, 2015 by strivingshannon

Something amazing happened today. I went to lunch with a dear neighbor and our two infant daughters. What started out… Read more The power of conversation

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