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

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A 2018 social justice gift guide

Posted on December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 by strivingshannon

Following the trend of this year, I’m late to the game in compiling this post. I apologize, but Seasons Greetings!… Read more A 2018 social justice gift guide

Children’s books that inspire: Sparkle Boy

Posted on March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 by strivingshannon

Over the course of the past year and a half, my nearly 6-year-old son has gone from rocking barrettes, ponytails… Read more Children’s books that inspire: Sparkle Boy

Questioning media with my 4-year-old son: Why are all the trucks in this story boys?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by strivingshannon

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?

A social justice holiday gift guide

Posted on December 2, 2016December 2, 2016 by strivingshannon

Time stops for no one and it’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us. Truth be told, I… Read more A social justice holiday gift guide

Discussing skin tone with my toddler

Posted on August 26, 2015October 30, 2015 by strivingshannon

Last week, I was playing with my kids (son: 3 years old; daughter: 11 months old) in the baby’s room after… Read more Discussing skin tone with my toddler

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