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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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Reflections on the Women’s March from a white lady striving to do better

Posted on January 25, 2017January 26, 2017 by strivingshannon

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

6 resolutions for resistance in 2017

Posted on January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 by strivingshannon

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

This white woman’s work

Posted on November 10, 2016November 17, 2016 by strivingshannon

I have not been a functioning human today. Starting around 12 a.m. last night, I’ve cried more than I can… Read more This white woman’s work

And now, back to our regular scheduled programming

Posted on September 14, 2016September 14, 2016 by strivingshannon

The last few days have certainly been interesting. Interesting and a wee bit stressful. Last week’s post got picked up by… Read more And now, back to our regular scheduled programming

My Family Builders: Playing while talking race, gender and family structures with my 4-year-old

Posted on August 31, 2016August 31, 2016 by strivingshannon

(This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are mine and organic!) I’m always on the hunt for children’s books… Read more My Family Builders: Playing while talking race, gender and family structures with my 4-year-old

Parents Who Inspire: Zoë Williams

Posted on August 24, 2016 by strivingshannon

I am incredibly excited to introduce you all to Zoë Williams, an activist I’ve been connected to through Showing Up… Read more Parents Who Inspire: Zoë Williams

Thoughts on “Revolutionary Mothering: Love On the Front Lines” from a White mom

Posted on August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 by strivingshannon

The social justice book club I participate in just finished Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Front Lines, edited by Alexis Pauline… Read more Thoughts on “Revolutionary Mothering: Love On the Front Lines” from a White mom

Parents who inspire: Chemay Morales-James

Posted on August 5, 2016 by strivingshannon

It is an honor to be featuring Chemay Morales-James on the Parents Who Inspire series! I learned about Chemay’s organization, My Reflection… Read more Parents who inspire: Chemay Morales-James

10 lessons I’ve learned as a white parent striving for racial justice

Posted on July 20, 2016July 21, 2016 by strivingshannon

It’s hard to believe, but A Striving Parent turns a year old today. A year ago, after the Charleston massacre of… Read more 10 lessons I’ve learned as a white parent striving for racial justice

Talking about Orlando with my 4-year-old

Posted on June 20, 2016June 22, 2016 by strivingshannon

Last week was incredibly difficult. Orlando, as a community, was rocked with several traumatic events, the most severe being the… Read more Talking about Orlando with my 4-year-old

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