Podcasts about conscious kid

Books That Make You Consciously Adventure with Your Child, or the Child In Your Life Whimsical stories have a place in many a child's—and, by extension, grown-up's—heart, helping to inspire us and nurture a sense of wonder. Nowadays, however, that sense of wonder is compromised by the intensifying emphasis on screen-time, structured learning, timelines, and the chronic pressures of school and success. Such things are intense for us adults. So what must they be like for kids growing up today? Laura Leone's new book, Conscious Kid-Adventures with Zane: Imagine & Create, features an author-led audio meditation and engaging coloring book activities, all designed to nurture children's well-being. Motivated by a desire to provide a mindful activity for her young child during COVID lockdowns, Laura is passionate about bringing metaphysical awareness to our youth, and so established Starseed Metaphysical Shop Publishing™️ and authored the “Conscious Kid-Adventures with Zane” series. Laura Leone, M.B.A., M.A. is the founder of Starseed Metaphysical Shop LLC, which covers the brands Starseed Metaphysical Shop Publishing™ and Starseed Cosmetics™. A mom, stepmom, and the daughter of a Mexican immigrant, Laura is also an Air Force veteran, and has been in public service for over twenty years as a certified fraud examiner. Find out more on Books That Make You. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

A Rutgers researcher recently found that having a strong sense of belonging at school could mitigate suicidal tendencies among Black students. In fact, the research showed that as Black adolescents' sense of belonging decreased, their risk for suicidal ideation and attempts increased by as much as 35%.  What does it mean for a child to feel accepted and valued at school? What role do parents and teachers play? And how can we create a sense of belonging for all students? In this episode, Ramon Stephens joins Kevin to share how we can create a sense of belonging for all our students.   Meet Ramon Ramon Stephens is The Conscious Kid's founder and executive director an education nonprofit dedicated to supporting families, educators, and organizations in learning about and taking action against systemic inequality and racism. https://www.ramonstephensphd.com/ https://www.theconsciouskid.org/ This is, What I Want to Know.

Craving a deeper understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) but scared of the potential costs? Fear not, I've got just the ticket. I introduce you to free resources and strategies that will enlighten, educate, and empower you on your DEI journey. Listen in as I share my personal favorites from the podcast universe including 'DEI After Five' by Sasha Thompson and 'Confessions of a DEI Pro' by Ashanti Bentil-Dhue, providing you with a wealth of insights into topics like justice in DEI, creating inclusive spaces, and more.But it doesn't stop there! We tackle the importance of journaling as a method of personal reflection, giving you practical pointers on maintaining a DEI-specific journal. Listen closely as I impart wisdom on the common misconceptions of DEI, and the often inappropriate responsibility placed on BIPOC individuals to educate others. I guide you towards valuable resources like the Conscious Kid and Learning for Justice, platforms that are teeming with material for social justice education. Lastly, I let you in on a secret: a free webinar, 'How to Understand DEI Without Being Overwhelmed,' and an upcoming digital course on becoming a culturally competent leader. I promise, you don't want to miss out on the wealth of knowledge we've packed into this episode.➡️Sign Up for My Latest Digital Course: How to be  A Culturally Competent Leader ▶️Have you seen my latest video?  Subscribe to Mrs. Edmunds' Cultural Corner ▶️ Join the Movement, Subscribe  to my newsletter   COME SAY Hey!! Instagram: @Jebeh01 Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsulting Pinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting LinkedIn: @Jebeh Edmunds Leave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback!Save time and effort with our informative newsletter that offers strategies, tools, resources, and playlists from the culturally competent and socially just educator and creator Jebeh Edmunds! https://jebehedmunds.com/digitalcourse/email-signup/

Do you want to be part of the solution to the inequity that exists in our country? If so, one of the best things you can do is raise your child to be anti-racist. Join our conversation with Tiffany Jewell, the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, This Book is Anti-Racist and The Anti-Racist Kid.In this episode, we cover:At what age do kids notice race? And does this age differ in the US depending on the child's skin color?Why not teach our kids to be colorblind?How do the books we read, the movies we watch, the friends we make, the doctors we visit, and the conversations we have at home all shape our children's views of race?What's the difference between not being racist and being anti-racist?Is there a difference between how a White parent and a Black parent should approach raising an anti-racist child?Practical Tips for Parents Resources:The Anti-Racist Kid by Tiffany Jewell4 Tips to Raising an Anti-Racist Kid by Creating a FamilyResources for finding great children's books: Diverse Book Finder is a fantastic website that allows you to search for children's books based on specific categories (e.g., biographies, oppression/resistance; crossing divides, etc.), race/culture (e.g., African American, brown-skinned but race unidentified, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern, Bi/Multiracial, etc.), country, religion, etc.The Brown Bookshelf highlights Black voices writing for young readers.The Conscious Kid is an education, research, and policy organization that promotes children's books centered on underrepresented and oppressed groups. They have a book of the month subscription service and a terrific list of books by Black authors that center, reflect, and affirm Black children of all ages. You can also follow them on Instagram to learn about these books.Jane Addams Peace Association, Children's Book AwardsEmbraceRace.org – Resource site formed by black and multi-racial parents with tools for parenting kids of color.One Talk at a Time – Providing support for Latinx American, Asian American, African American, and Black youth and their families to have conversations about race and ethnicity. In recognition that the issues may differ depending on the ethnicity, they have a separate section for Black, Asian, and Latinx parents.Creating a Family's Transracial Adoption resource page – a variety of resources specific to families created through transracial adoption. We have an extensive collection of blog posts, news articles, expert Q & A's, and radio shows/podcasts specific to multi-racial families formed through adoption.Between the World and Me – by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Written as a letter to his teenage son about being Black in the Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamily

Order the Leading Equity Book Today!  Peter Bjorklund, Jr., Ph.D. ​ Peter Bjorklund Jr., PhD is a postdoctoral researcher at UC San Diego in the Department of Education Studies and lecturer in the Human Developmental Sciences Program. His work centers on social network analysis, belonging, trust, and well-being in K-16 settings. Ramon Stevens Ramon Stephens is a PhD Candidate in Education Studies at the University of California, San Diego and incoming Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University. Ramon brings 20 years of experience in equity, diversity and inclusion work. His research focuses on identity and sense of belonging for children and adults. Ramon is a UC President's fellow, Baker Fellow, S.E.E.D Fellow and a recipient of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) teaching award at UC San Diego. His work supports equity based programming and collaborative partnerships that foster diversity, cultural competence, and organizational development. Ramon is the founder and Executive Director of The Conscious Kid, an education nonprofit dedicated to supporting families, educators and organizations in learning about and taking action against systemic inequity and racism. Ramon has presented his research at conferences including Stanford's Race, Inequality, Language and Education (RILE), the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) and the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME). He currently teaches two courses on critical media literacy and DEI in the Human Developmental Sciences program at UC San Diego. Show Highlights   ·        Sense of belonging ·        Student centered education ·        School belonging and classroom belonging ·        Student-Teacher relationships Connect with Peter and Ramon Whoa. You Speak Mexican?”: Latina/o High School Students' Sense of Belonging in Advanced Placement and Honors Classes The Conscious Kid Additional Resources Book Dr. Eakins Watch The Art of Advocacy Show Learn more about our Student Affinity Groups Free Course on Implicit Bias 20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Activities FREE AUDIO COURSE: Race, Advocacy, and Social Justice Studies

How can white parents raise anti-racist children in this time of violence against people of color and protests. We talk with Dr. Ann Hazzard, a clinical child psychologist who was on the faculty at Emory University in Atlanta and co-author of Something Happened in Our Town:  A Child's Story about Racial Injustice; and Dr. Joy Harris, a Full-time Lecturer at Princeton Theological Seminary and co-author of The ABCs of Diversity: Helping Kids (and Ourselves!) Embrace Our Differences.In this episode, we cover:Embrace Race.org. Founded by black and mixed race parents to provide resources for raising black children.One Talk at a Time https://www.caminoslab.org/onetalk Providing support for Latinx American, Asian American, African American, and Black youth and their families to have conversations about race and ethnicity. They have a separate section for Black, Asian, and Latinx parents.What is the difference between not being a racist and being anti-racist?What is wrong with saying and believing any of the following: "love will conquer all", “we are all one race-the human race", and “colorblind is best”.Tip 1. Talk about RaceRacism thrives in silence. Why are many white parents silent on raise in general and within our families?When do children start recognizes racial differences?When should white parents start talking to their kids about race?How to start the conversation? Fantastic resources:Diverse Book Finder https://diversebookfinder.org/books/The Brown Bookshelf highlights Black voices writing for young readers.The Conscious Kid https://www.theconsciouskid.org/  Tip 2: Acknowledging & Celebrating Racial DiversityWhy is it important to acknowledge and celebrate racial diversity?How to acknowledge and celebrate racial diversity?Tip 3: Recognize systemic/institutionalized racism and white privilegeWhat do we mean by systemic racism?What do we mean by white privilege?How early do kids start defaulting that things associated with being white are better than being black?How can parents address institutionalize racism with their children who will likely benefit from it?How do we help teach our kids to understand power inequity so they can name it, unpack it, and dismantle it when it happens in the real world.Tip 4: Talk about Violence Against People of Color and the Protests/ResistanceSomething Happened in Our Town:  A Child's Story about Racial Injustice How much should we share with our children? At what age should we talk with them about these hard topics or is it better to shield them from such “grown up” problems?Talk about How People Make Change in a democracy.Not a one-time conversation. Appropriate conversation for age and developmental level. Should young children watch the news and videos. This podcast is produced  by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on Support the show

We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #5!   We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!   #5: Where We Give Ourselves Credit This episode originally aired on January 8, 2018.   In this episode, we reflect on how much of the work we do as homeschooling parents is intangible and not easily measured or noticed.  We talk all about why it is important to give ourselves credit for all that we're doing. Parents, you are working so hard and deserve all the acknowledgment and praise! We're here to give that to you.      It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #10!   We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!   #10: Where We Think Differently About Homeschool This episode originally aired on March 25, 2019.   Most of us want a homeschool experience that's more than just school at home. But it can be overwhelming, even scary, to change our entire mindset about learning and schooling. So we're talking about what it means, why it's important, and how empowering it can be to think differently about homeschool. Plus, we share what we DO do in a typical homeschool day with our own kids, ages 8-14. Listen in and get ready to think differently about homeschool!      It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #14!     We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!   #14: When Hobbies Are Your Homeschool This episode originally aired on March 29, 2021.   When there's joy, there's learning! We're talking all about hobbies in our homeschool: the why, the how, and all the ways these seemingly trivial activities and interests can actually unlock deep learning, self-confidence, and lifelong joy for our kids.   Takeaways -Hobbies are something we do because we want to, and doing something because you want to helps us focus and learn more. -Hobbies create a sense of success more than we might experience doing things we don't want to do. Hobbies help us to spiral UP!  -Hobbies support mental health and emotional regulation. -Hobbies give our kids a noncoercive experience of learning. They help us learn to love learning and enjoy the process of hard work. -Hobbies get us into a flow state. They build our confidence to try new things and explore more. -Hobbies reduce stress. Making time for hobbies now helps our kids establish the lifelong habit of cultivating hobbies.  -A flexible schedule and routine gives us time to explore hobbies. -When kids have time for hobbies, they'll come back to the table refreshed. -Encourage and support hobbies--even ones we don't understand and ones that happen on (gasp!) screens. -Homeschool can be built around hobbies or playing, with academics in between—because hobbies are learning! -Create excitement about the day by putting hobbies first, followed by hard work. -Kids are figuring out who they are and how to have a full life when they explore their interests.  -What not to do: -turn their hobby into an academic thing -invalidate their screen-based hobbies -go overboard or get over involved    It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #15!     We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!   #15: Raising Confident Kids (Raising Ourselves, Too)   This episode originally aired on October 12, 2020. Raising confident kids can be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and challenging--but it's so worth it! And we can't talk about raising confident kids without talking about raising ourselves, too. This important work is woven into what we do every day through listening to and trusting our kids, modeling how we show up in the world, and advocating for ourselves and setting boundaries. Watch your homeschool learning atmosphere come alive and your relationships blossom as you and your children embrace and express yourselves more fully TOGETHER. Takeaways -What our kids say and think matters-- they know themselves and what they need MORE than we do. -Listening to our kids and valuing what they say will help them learn their voice is important. -As homeschool parents, we make lots of plans, but listening to our kids when they tell us something isn't working and changing our plans sends a strong message that our kids can listen, value, and trust themselves. -What do they want to learn? How do they want to learn? -We want them to be able to advocate for themselves as adults, so we have to know it starts at home, it starts with us.     It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #16!     We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!   #16: Where We Let Go of Perfectionism This episode originally aired on Sep 11, 2017. In this episode we talk all about the ways we can get perfectionistic in homeschooling and parenting. Striving for excellence is one thing but that can easily slide into perfectionism.  We talk about our own perfectionistic tendencies and their consequences.  We also talk about why it's actually a good thing to not complete the curriculum or have a messy house, for example.   Warning: this episode has some serious borderline obnoxious laughter at the beginning when Maren and Angela reminisce about their first experience with yoga class.  If you aren't into this, you may want to skip ahead a few minutes.     It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #17!   We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!   #17: Where Autopilot Save the Day This episode originally aired on November 13, 2017.  Do you need to simplify your days?  Or do you need something easy to get you through a stressful day, week or season? Today Maren and Angela talk about the idea of Autopilot and how they use it to lower stress and simplify their days.  When you use Autopilot, much learning happens and it's easy on the homeschooling parent and child.  There are so many benefits, we wonder why we're not using it more often.     It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #18!   We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!   #18: Where We Follow Their Interests This episode originally aired on November 5, 2018.  Ever wonder how interest-led learning even works?  Ever wonder what it even is?!?  We're here for you!  We define it (in our own Homeschool Unrefined words), we walk through how it benefits our kids and can be an ideal way to learn, and as usual, we work through the challenges we have with it every single day.  It's a beautiful, wonderful, challenging, amazingly effective, and sometimes daunting way of homeschooling.  We'll walk you through it.     It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #19!   We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!   #19: Where We October (2018) Check-In This episode originally aired on October 29, 2018. We chose this episode because it's about the ordinary stuff of life that we all need to process! It's check-in day, which is quickly becoming our favorite!  This week we update each other on past all-important LTWs. We also get real about what's going well, what needs tweaking, and how we're doing at self-care.  We do this because so much growing happens in the processing.  We don't have all the answers, and even if we did, they might not be the answers you need!  Processing helps us all feel good about what we're doing today, gives us clarity, and reminds us we're all in this together.    It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #20!   We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!   #20: Permission to Cancel School This Year This episode originally aired on March 8, 2021. We're just gonna say it: You don't have to do school this year. In this episode, we're talking about why it's ok to skip academics and prioritize mental health and life learning. This is specific to our current pandemic circumstances, but it also applies to any season of life when things just aren't “normal”: sickness, job loss, moving, traveling, having a baby. Because whatever you're living through, THAT is the learning experience.  Takeaways  -Even if you were homeschooling before the pandemic, this way of homeschooling isn't normal. -Stress is high, for us and for our kids. And stress makes learning harder.  -What are our kids learning besides academics, that might need to take precedence? -Kids are learning things like empathy, figuring out their own interests, managing stress, creating healthy relationships and boundaries, self care, etc. They are getting real life experience in how to deal with real life experiences. -Ask yourself why you are doing academics. Is it because you think you need to get through the material or your kids will be “behind”? What are the outcomes of “pushing through”? -We get to be their guide and support them through these experiences now. They're building a tool box that they can use for their whole lives.   It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

This is the fifth and final episode in our "How We Homeschool" series. We've talked with different homeschool parents all season to hear about their philosophies, insights, and experiences.    We're closing out this season with someone who was on our dream guest list from Day 1—and Rachel Jepson Wolf did not disappoint! Rachel and her two kids (now teens) have been homeschooling from the beginning when Rachel made an unexpected U-turn on the way to Kindergarten. Their eclectic, project-based homeschool style is all about making space for who her kids are. We talk through how they've utilized a destination-based approach to some learning, what it's like homeschooling teens, their current routine and rhythm, and the impact that COVID has had on connecting with community as long-term secular homeschoolers. We loved this conversation from start to finish, and we know you will, too.   Rachel Jepson Wolf is the owner and founder of LüSa Organics, a body care company specializing in herbal balms, soaps, and baby care. Rachel and her husband Pete have raised and homeschooled their two kids in rural southwestern Wisconsin. Rachel is the author of two books: Herbal Adventures, a wildcrafting book for kids and their families, and The Unplugged Family Activity Book a treasure trove of screen-free fun. You can find her online at rachelwolfclean.com and on Instagram (her business is there, too) and Facebook.   We have MORE with Rachel available when you join our $5 Squad on Patreon!   Aha Moment "Small changes can make big differences." -Maren     Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter   It's all happening on Patreon! Our season is ending, but you can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: The Sweetness of Water Maren: Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Air Dry Crème and Pacifica Salty Waves Texture Spray   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

David Johnson is a packaging engineer and Hasbro insider for Project Veritas. He entered the public light after bravely exposing the critical race theory ideology being pushed at Hasbro by a contractor called The Conscious Kid, which believes that babies can be racist and that five-year-old kids can be just as racist as their parents. In this episode, Sienna Mae Heath talks with David about being liberty-minded and politically independent, and how he became motivated to do his part to save this country. The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube @freethepeople. To learn more about Free the People, visit https://freethepeople.org. Follow Sienna Mae Heath on Instagram @sovereign_sienna or Facebook @sienna.m.heath.

Back by popular demand! We can't—and we shouldn't!—do everything. So we're sharing 10 specific things we DON'T do anymore. This isn't about copying our lists of don't do's—it's about identifying the things you can take off your plate so you can do more of the things that light you up!   This episode is sponsored by Nexbooks. Get your free trial today at nexbooks.org and get 10% off your subscription by using discount code: unrefined.   A total dream come true... We've partnered with Sparkle Stories! Sparkle Stories creates original audio stories to inspire imagination and help kids through tough times in a gentle way. They've produced an original audio story that pairs with our post: 10 Things to Remember for a Less Stressful Holiday Season. Get a FREE extended 30-day trial using our code: HOMESCHOOLUNREFINED.     Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter   Want more episodes? Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: The Secure Relationship Instagram account Maren: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

This is the fourth episode in our "How We Homeschool" series. We're talking with different homeschool parents all season to hear about their philosophies, insights, and experiences.    Deb Shin is a video games marketer turned homeschooler. Deb shares about her homeschool to unschool journey—from Charlotte Mason homeschooling to realizing she was inadvertently school-at-home homeschooling, followed by her initial skepticism about unschooling to becoming self-directed unschoolers blending video games and modern media with a literature-rich learning lifestyle. Deb also gives us a glimpse into a "day-in-the-life" and her approach to finding community.   We have MORE with Deb available when you join our $5 Squad on Patreon!   Connect with Deb on Instagram.   This episode is sponsored by Nexbooks. Get your free trial today at nexbooks.org and get 10% off your subscription by using discount code: unrefined.     Aha Moment "Don't overthink or overanalyze or project too far into the future based on your children's behavior right now." -Maren     Mentions Read Aloud Revival Beautiful Feet Books Pinna Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest Vooks Exploring Unschooling Podcast     Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter   Want more episodes? Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Red (Taylor's Version) Maren: Little Simz    Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

We're tackling a common homeschool conundrum: socialization. Listener Leigh writes, "A topic that is on my mind a lot is community and socialization. This topic feels a bit taboo in homeschool communities. We say, 'It's all socializing!' and don't address the very real needs of kids to have peers and a close group of friends." In this Question & Processing episode from Patreon, we're sharing our own thoughts on this often misunderstood concept.   We've answered dozens of listener questions like this one on Patreon, including -supporting kids who are afraid to make mistakes, -finding workable routines, -delaying formal academics, -balancing kids' different learning styles and needs, and more!   When you join the $5 Squad on Patreon, you get access to our entire back catalog of 100+ episodes, AND you get 4+ new episodes a month. We process patron questions 2x/month and discuss them with our community of like-minded parents.    This episode is sponsored by Nexbooks. Get your free trial today at nexbooks.org and get 10% off your subscription by using discount code: unrefined.   Coffee Hour Live Event We're hosting an interactive Question & Processing event with listener questions about homeschooling and outside validation and checking in about our experiences having kids in school. This is an exclusive event for patrons. Join us for this LIVE podcast recording (or watch / listen to the playback afterwards). Tuesday, November 16 at 7pm Central.    Aha Moment Create a weekend plan that is different from the weekday routine and responsibilities.      Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter     Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Thrive Instant Brow Fix Semi-Permanent Eyebrow Gel Maren: Dickinson   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

This is the third episode in our "How We Homeschool" series. We're talking with different homeschool parents all season to hear about their philosophies, insights, and experiences.    Iris Chen is our guest this week, and we couldn't be more excited! You might be familiar with Iris's work on Instagram account @untigering and her book Untigering (which we LOVED). We talk with Iris about healing and shifting away from authoritarian parenting toward more collaborative, peaceful parenting and how that impacts her parenting ideology and practices. Iris shares about unschooling, finding community, and the routines that are working for her and her kids. Find Iris on Instagram, Facebook, on her website, and order her book Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent here.   This episode is sponsored by Elephants and Algebra. Elephants and Algebra offers one-on-one K-12 math tutoring that meets your child where they are. http://elephantsandalgebra.com/   Aha Moment “It's ok to not plan.” -Maren     Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter   Want more episodes? Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement Maren: Windex Outdoor Window Cleaner   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

In today's episode of Raising Adults, Deana and Kira are back with an important topic: teaching kids about social justice. Because she is not a DEI educator, Kira shares who she is learning from and what the application looks like in her home.   "We cannot help the next generation to dismantle racism, challenge racial inequality, and imagine an America of inclusion, if we, as white parents, do not openly discuss the oppression and injustices that are inherent in the very design of our country, which was established by white men who believed that they were the superior race." - Elisabeth Lepine   Today's discussion includes:  Appropriate vs. inappropriate resources (6:22) Apron Education and Read Like a Rock Star Teaching (7:46) The Conscious Kid, Little Justice Leaders and Brownicity (10:01) The framework Kira uses in her house (11:56) Modeling action and helping kids learn to take action (19:34) How to talk about the complexities and when we get it wrong (23:11) Accept the discomfort - if we're not educating ourselves, we're not doing the work (25:36) Gracefully receiving feedback so we can do better (29:09)   Thanks for joining us today for this important topic. What was your biggest takeaway? Please come and share it with us on our social media!   Resources Mentioned  Read Like a Rock Star Teaching Website  Read Like a Rock Star Instagram   Apron Education Website   Apron Education Instagram Unpack Your Impact    We Need Diverse Books Website   We Need Diverse Books Instagram      The Conscious Kid Website   The Conscious Kid Instagram    Little Justice Leaders Website   Little Justice Leaders Instagram    Brownicity Website  Brownicity Instagram      Huge thanks to our sponsor: The Cozi App!   Cozi is the #1 organizing app that families use to juggle school schedules, practices, meetings, doctor's appointments and even a work out or date night. The shared grocery list lets the whole family add items in real time, and you'll never find yourself at the store without the list - it's always on your phone and up to date. The best part? It's all FREE in Cozi. Just download Cozi from the app store to get the free app today!   Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Raising Adults! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes, give us 5 stars, and leave a review to help us reach even more Future Focused Parents. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Instagram, to stay up-to-date on what's in store for you.   Our show cannot run without listeners like you! Join us over on Patreon to become a Future Focused Patron. Just $5 a month keeps Raising Adults going strong. 

“How do I get my kid to ____?” "Why won't my child _____?" Have you ever found yourself asking those questions? (We've all been there!) We're devoting a whole episode to this very common homeschool and parenting dilemma. Whether you're getting reluctance about a school subject, a household chore, or even a fun extracurricular activity, we'll break down why your child might be reluctant and what to do about it. And some of our suggestions might surprise you!   This episode is sponsored by NaliniKIDS. Help your kids reflect on the words in their lives with WORD Workouts, a free lesson library for kids 4-18 from NaliniKIDS.    Aha Moment “We're still smack-dab in the middle of the largest experiment on children ever done.” Get the whole thread here.     Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter     Want more episodes? Get our latest episodes on Patreon, including our October LTW Extra.    Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Suspect podcast Maren: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

This is the second episode in our "How We Homeschool" series. We'll be talking with different homeschool parents all season to hear about their philosophies, insights, and experiences.    Let's meet Faryal! She homeschools her 4 kids, ages 7-17. Faryal shares how teaching influenced her philosophy of homeschool, how her homeschool has changed over the years, and how she evolved from a classical home educator to a more relaxed, eclectic homeschooler. Get a glimpse into her curriculum choices, homeschool routines, and the personal practices that sustain her. Plus, we talk about how she's finding community. We have MORE with Faryal available when you join our $5 Squad on Patreon!   Find Faryal on Instagram at @life.of.faryal and @cup.of.home and blogging at acupofhome.com.   This episode is sponsored by Elephants and Algebra. Elephants and Algebra offers one-on-one K-12 math tutoring that meets your child where they are. http://elephantsandalgebra.com/   Aha Moment “Get the book.” -Maren   Mentions Brave Writer  The Good and the Beautiful    Saxon Math    Mr. D Math     Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter   Want more episodes? Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Democracy Jeans (bootcut and straight leg) Maren: Overheard Austin   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

Not sure which is more daunting: figuring out our kids' educational options, or getting on the same page with our partner about those options! This is a topic that has come up A LOT in our conversations with other parents, so we're processing our own stories about making school / homeschool decisions with our partners. We also share 3 tips to help you have these conversations with your partner.    Join us on Patreon this week where we'll be talking with our partners!   This episode is sponsored by NaliniKIDS. Help your kids reflect on the words in their lives with WORD Workouts, a free lesson library for kids 4-18 from NaliniKIDS.    Coffee Hour Live Event Join us for a LIVE podcast recording (or watch / listen to the playback afterwards). This is an exclusive event for patrons. Tuesday, October 19 at 1pm CST.    Aha Moment "5 minutes of quality time can be enough." -Angela     Mentions Free to Learn     Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter   Want more episodes? Get our latest episodes on Patreon, including Workable Routines & Supporting Kids Who are Afraid to Make Mistakes.    Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Scenes from a Marriage Maren: Vox on YouTube (Manhattan's Grid and Vox Darkroom)   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

This is the first episode in our "How We Homeschool" series. We'll be talking with different homeschool parents all season to hear about their philosophies, insights, and experiences.    Tanya from Project Happy Home is with us to share her story and insights as a doctor-lawyer turned secular homeschooling mom of 3 kids. We chat curriculum, routines, and her perspective on finding community in person and online. We really love how Tanya doesn't let labels limit her homeschool style. We have MORE with Tanya available when you join our $5 Squad on Patreon!   Find Tanya and Project Happy Home on YouTube and Instagram.   This episode is sponsored by Elephants and Algebra. Elephants and Algebra offers one-on-one K-12 math tutoring that meets your child where they are. http://elephantsandalgebra.com/   Aha Moment "I need to care less about some things." -Maren   Extended Interview We have MORE with Tanya available when you join our $5 Squad on Patreon! We dive into personalities (and personality envy), shows she's loving, and Tanya's answers to our signature topics: What We Don't Do and Giving Yourself Credit.    Mentions My Biggest Homeschooling Mistakes . . . So Far BookShark Hewitt Homeschool Lightning Literature IEW Math Mammoth Build Your Library  Elan Planners Tanya's ADHD videos   Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter   Want more episodes? Get our latest episode on Patreon: Workable Routines & Supporting Kids Who are Afraid to Make Mistakes.    Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!   Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Cold Brew & Oat Barista Blend Combo Maren: Sunday Lawn Care   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

We're back and kicking off our fall podcast season with some BIG personal updates. We hope you'll find some camaraderie in the stories we share and the changes our families are going through. Let's normalize all different kinds of learning experiences and choices families can make! And don't miss our 3 essential tips for a successful fall.   This episode is sponsored by NaliniKIDS. Help your kids reflect on the words in their lives with WORD Workouts, a free lesson library for kids 4-18 from NaliniKIDS.    Want more episodes? Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&A episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support and encouragement and fun!   Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Gua Sha (Wildling Empress Stone and tutorial) Maren: Only Murders in the Building   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

The Conscious Kid is a nonprofit that helps families and educators foster anti-racist conversations through books that feature characters from underrepresented communities. Its executive director Ramon Stephens shares his favorite books.  Also, did former President Donald Trump forever damage American democracy? YouTube has barred anti-vaccine content from its platform. And the annual contest has begun to find the fattest bear in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve.

You're getting another mini-episode! We couldn't resist answering a listener question about diverse and inclusive books.   Back to School Summit: LAST CHANCE! Looking for practical *and* inspirational support as we head into a new school year? Check out our Back to School Summit! This summit is for new and experienced homeschoolers to inspire and equip us to design a SUSTAINABLE school year. We'll help keep your homeschool simple, real, and fun by reframing your expectations and giving you real-life solutions based on our 20+ years of homeschool experience.  (Psst... patrons in our $5 Squad get an exclusive discount PLUS all our extra content on Patreon!)   Mentions Rainbow Revolutionaries 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History The Conscious Kid (and their Patreon) Angela's book post Teaching Outside The Binary We Need Diverse Books Our bookshop.org Shop Scribd   Books for Teens Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adayemi Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta Slay Brittney Morris Ancestor Approved: Intritribal Stories by Cynthia Leitich Smith   Authors Jason Reynolds Ibi Zoboi Jacqueline Woodson Elizabeth Acevedo Nic Stone Angie Thomas   Loving This Week (LTW) Maren: Schmigadoon! Angela: The White Lotus   More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

You're getting a mini-episode! Back to school support, a listener question about family time, and our LTWs!   Back to School Summit Looking for practical *and* inspirational support as we head into a new school year? Check out our Back to School Summit! This summit is for new and experienced homeschoolers to inspire and equip us to design a SUSTAINABLE school year. We'll help keep your homeschool simple, real, and fun by reframing your expectations and giving you real-life solutions based on our 20+ years of homeschool experience.  (Psst... patrons in our $5 Squad get an exclusive discount PLUS all our extra content on Patreon!)     Loving This Week (LTW) Maren: Infinite Country Angela: Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. An hour-long chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Are you ready for this? It's time to rethink everything you think you know about "screens" and how kids learn. We're making a case for why YouTube beats a science textbook, why PBS Kids is can be more than a pre-dinner pacifier, and why even Marvel movies (yes, Marvel movies) are worthy of being a central part of your homeschool. We hope you'll feel inspired (and feel the freedom!) to ditch your lesson plans and enjoy some great shows with the kids--because this is totally amazing and totally real learning.    You can join us on Patreon to hear our Q&A conversation.   This is our final episode this spring season, but the content continues year round over on Patreon!   Big List of Favorite Shows Science: Nature  Tiny World Earth at Night Becoming You Tiny Creatures Our Planet Planet Earth My Octopus Teacher Wild Kratts   Math and Science (Physics, Chemistry, etc) Mark Rober  Mystery Doug Sid the Science Kid Curious George Odd Squad  King of Random The Hacksmith Mythbusters  Mythbusters Jr  Social Studies  Amend  Finding Your Roots Little America  CNN 10 The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Who Was? Nick News Presents: Kids, Race, and Unity with Alicia Keys  History 101  Musicals The Sound of Music  Hamilton  Annie (1982, 2014) Newsies  Chitty Chitty Bang Bang West Side Story  Singin’ in the Rain Hairspray Mary Poppins & Mary Poppins Returns  The Greatest Showman In the Heights (June 2021) Life/Misc. The Speed Cubers  The World According to Jeff Goldblum  Cooking shows: Master Chef Jr, Great British Baking Show Survivor  The Amazing Race Atypical Marvel movies and shows  The Social Dilemma      Aha Moment "When my kids need me most, it reminds me that 1) I need to show up and help my kids, and 2) I need to take care of myself more, too. When I'm giving a lot, I also need to give more to myself." -Maren   Listener Question Join us on Patreon where we're answering this question: "How do you handle situations with preteens who want to quit things that are really good for them?"     $5 Squad on Patreon We know that a lot of subscriptions and memberships can be out of reach financially for homeschool families, and it’s often us parents that give up the things we want in order to afford what our families need.   But we really want our Squad to be affordable for you because every homeschool parent should be able to get connected to the support they need. You get ALL our rewards and join our community for just $5/month. And we now offer a DISCOUNTED annual rate with TWO MONTHS FREE. $50/year is a small investment to make in YOURSELF—and you DESERVE it. Loving This Week (LTW) Maren: The Flight Attendant Angela: Costco bath sheets   Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. An hour-long chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!    More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

The children's publishing industry has long neglected the stories and voices of Black, brown, indigneous, Muslim, Jewish, disabled, transgender and queer peoples - and so many more groups. In this episode, Laura Gruppo, a mom of two, librarian-in-training, and founder of the Instagram account, Laura's Little Bookshelf, shares what she's learned about diversity in children's literature, why books should serve as both “mirrors” and “windows,” and what to do about offensive books. She also shares some of her favorite books and resources. For more recommendations, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lauraslittlebookshelf/ (@LaurasLittleBookshelf). About Laura GruppoLaura Gruppo was born and raised in New York City and now lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and their two young daughters. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and is currently a graduate student in the online Master of Library and Information Science degree program at San José State University. She hopes to work in youth services librarianship after obtaining her degree. She is a passionate advocate for family literacy, early childhood education, book access, and diversity in children's literature. She also runs the growing Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/lauraslittlebookshelf/ (@lauraslittlebookshelf), which is dedicated to showcasing high-quality, diverse picture books and promoting youth literacy. Feminist Crusheshttps://www.marleydias.com/ (Marly Dias, the founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks and her new Netflix show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices) Emily's Wonder Lab on Netflix, read about it https://www.scarymommy.com/emilys-wonder-lab-netflix-kids-science-stem/ (here) Mentions:https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-daniel-prude (GoFundMe Account for Daniel Prude) or Venmo @BLMRoc Antiracism Daily Instagram Account (https://www.instagram.com/antiracismdaily/ (@AntiracismDaily)) https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf (Windows, Mirrors and Sliding Glass Doors by Rudine Sims Bishop). See also, https://www.weareteachers.com/mirrors-and-windows/#:~:text=The%20phrase%20%E2%80%9Cmirrors%20and%20windows,view%20into%20someone%20else's%20experience. (What are Mirrors and Windows?) https://www.corinneduyvis.net/ownvoices/ (#OwnVoices, coined by Corinne Duyvis) Resources:https://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/ (Cooperative Children's Book Center at University of Wisconsin-Madison) https://firstbook.org/ (First Book) https://reachoutandread.org/ (Reach out and Read) https://www.rif.org/ (Reading is Fundamental) http://www.ala.org/alsc/ (Association for Library Service to Children) https://www.slj.com/ (School Library Journal) https://www.literacyworldwide.org/ (International Literacy Association) https://www.naeyc.org/ (National Association for the Education of Young Children) https://www.zerotothree.org/ (Zero to Three) https://www.readbrightly.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-race-books-and-resources-that-can-help/ (Read Brightly) https://diversebooks.org/ (We Need Diverse Books) https://blog.leeandlow.com/ (Lee and Low Publishers blog) https://www.theconsciouskid.org/ (The Conscious Kid blog) http://hereweeread.com/ (Here Wee Read) https://diversebookfinder.org/ (Diverse Book Finder) Children's Lit World Instagram Account (https://www.instagram.com/childrenslitworld/ (@childrenslitworld)) and the #ReconsiderLit series Book recommendationshttps://www.mahoganybooks.com/9781534425361 (Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o ) https://jesslove.format.com/julian-is-a-mermaid (Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love) https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2019/12/recommended-birdsong-by-julie-flett.html (Birdsong by Julie Flett) http://mattdelapena.com/books/carmela-full-of-wishes/ (Carmel Full of Wishes by Matt de la Pena) http://mattdelapena.com/books/last-stop-on-market-street/ (Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de

Show intro (0:30); Favourite Manitoba sights/mascots (7:30); Winnipeg is feeling hot hot hot! (14:15); Celebrating Manitoba 150 (22:10); Free summer courses at Red River College (29:45); What is the Conscious Kid list? (37:25). 

In this episode I'm sharing my conversation with Psychologist Dr. Angel Montfort. Together we explore the impact of racism on mental health, physical health, and relationships. We discuss ways we can begin to talk to our children about race, why raising "color blind" children is not the answer, and navigating difficult conversations about privilege. Dr. Montfort shares the disparities that continue to exist in the peripartum wellness world for people of color. We identify resources and Dr. Montfort shares ways that we can begin to take steps TODAY to address the racial disparities experienced in our communities. You can continue to follow Dr. Angel's work on social media @drangelmontfort and at www.cfmmh.com. Here are some of the resources shared in the episode: Mental health care resources: Therapy for Black Girls @therapyforblackgirls The Loveland Foundation @thelovelandfoundation Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter The Great Unlearn @thegreatunlearn The Next Question @tnqshow Dr. Jazmine @themompsychologist Dr. Annlouise Lockhart @dr.annlouise.lockhart The Conscious Kid @theconsciouskid Opportunities for advocacy: Until Freedom @untilfreedom Color of Change @colorofchange

If you're with me on this Social Justice learning journey you are likely experiencing a myriad of feelings and emotions. And those be may be triggering you. I know I certainly have. In today's episode I''ll dive into what social justice educators say about it, plus, we are hearing terms, such as race, ethnicity, racism, discrimination, prejudice and oppression. And today I'd like to focus on oppression, what it means, and how it shows up.  Join me by tuning in today! Below are 4 anti-racism educators and activists you can learn more from. I'll continue to share resources weekly! Rachel Cargle - As an academic, writer, and lecturer, Rachel Cargle explores the intersection of race and womanhood on her public platforms. https://www.rachelcargle.com/  Ijeoma Oluo - Ijeoma Oluo is the New York Times bestselling author of “So You Want To Talk About Race,” whose work focuses on race and identity, feminism, mental health, and more. http://www.ijeomaoluo.com/ Blair Imani - Historian and advocate Blair Imani's work centers women and girls,  global Black communities, and the LGBTQ community. She's written two  books (“Modern HERstory” and “Making Our Way Home”) and is preparing to launch a 10-week anti-racism course. http://blairimani.com/ The Conscious Kid - If you're wondering how to talk to your children or students about race  and racism, The Conscious Kid offers books, resources, and tips for  hosting the conversations. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit also goes further on its Patreon, where you can become a monthly contributor for $5 or $10.  https://www.theconsciouskid.org/

Join me and my close friend, Brent Corbett, in this expansive discussion on the heavy topic of racism and black lives matter. Brent shares a little bit of his history and his journey into the world of motivational speaking. He walks us through his perspective as a black man in regards to racism and gently walks us through ways we can begin to become more positively involved in this narrative. This discussion is far from black and white (no pun intended) and makes a point of highlighting all sides of the narrative. I so appreciate Brent's patient and gentle manner as he sheds some light on this powerful movement. Interview Links: Book: https://amzn.to/3hJCjZM (The Autobiography of Malcolm X) Book: https://amzn.to/2AVsiIm (The Pedagogy of the Oppressed) Book: https://amzn.to/311ZDfs (Lies My Teacher Told Me) Book: https://amzn.to/3hIHfhC (The Topology of Violence) Where to Find Brent: https://www.instagram.com/b_corbett23/ (Instagram) Where to Find Me: https://www.instagram.com/leighannlindsey/ (Instagram) https://www.leighannlindsey.com/ (Website) Other Anti-Racism Resources FILMS On Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 (13th) https://www.netflix.com/title/81024100 (American Son) https://www.netflix.com/title/80095698 (Dear White People) https://www.netflix.com/title/80216758 (See You Yesterday) https://www.netflix.com/title/80200549 (When They See Us) Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/2ARS7Ju (Just Mercy) https://amzn.to/3hMVr9c (The Hate You Give) https://amzn.to/3fJPKr5 (I Am Not Your Negro) https://amzn.to/2Nfixri (The Last Black Man in San Francisco) https://amzn.to/30X6vuu (Freedom Summer) https://amzn.to/2V10rNW (Two Black Men A Week) Podcasts https://www.aboutracepodcast.com/ (About Race) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-save-the-people/id1230148653 (Pod Save the People) https://www.thediversitygap.com/ (The Diversity Gap) https://www.raceforward.org/media/podcast/momentum-race-forward-podcast (Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-for-the-cause/id1463460979 (Pod for the Cause) https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html (1619 by the New York Times) Books https://amzn.to/2V3jyXL (The Bluest Eye) https://amzn.to/2UYZzt4 (Black Feminist Thought) https://amzn.to/37KwBCo (Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower ) https://amzn.to/3fEKRPL (I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings) https://amzn.to/3dlLvjz (So You Want to Talk About Race) https://amzn.to/2BlbN8s (The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century) https://amzn.to/3hKNfGI (The Warmth of Other Suns) Organizations  https://www.blackwomensblueprint.org/ (Black Women's Blueprint) https://colorofchange.org/ (Color of Change) https://unitedwedream.org/ (United We Dream) https://www.theconsciouskid.org/ (The Conscious Kid) https://civilrights.org/ (The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights) https://www.sistersong.net/ (SisterSong) https://www.colorlines.com/ (Colorlines) https://eji.org/ (Equal Justice Initiative) Magnetic Moment Challenge This week I am challenging each of you to buy a book, watch a documentary, listen to an interview, read an article, etc related to racism. I would LOVE to hear what you decide to do and what you are discovering along the way. If you do any of these tag me on an Instagram story or send a DM of the book you purchased or the documentary you are watching! I know that together we can begin to inspire ourselves and others to continue to educate themselves on the topic of racism, empower themselves to join the narrative and truly become enabled to create tangible change.

*ANNOUNCEMENT* So This One Time would like to firmly state that we stand with the Black Lives Matter movement in solidarity. We have included several resources below so we may all continue to educate ourselves on the harmful and lasting effects of systemic racism. We seek to learn, grow, support, and fight for racial justice. Today, tomorrow, and always: BLACK LIVES MATTER. ~ Happy Tuesday, fam! This week, Alyssa talks about ancient Greek glue huffing and how that *maybe* doesn't translate to the best life advice. Later, Megan walks us through Zeus' daddy issues and advises us to maybe not insult a Greek god/goddess unless you fancy a career change to "houseplant" (honestly, tempting). Buckle up and settle in for some history fun facts with Megan and Alyssa! PLACES TO DONATE: The Nina Pop Mental Health Recovery Fund Campaign Zero NAACP Legal Defense Fund ACTIVISTS TO FOLLOW: Ibram X. Kendi: @ibramxk Layla F. Saad: @laylafsaad Myisha T. Hill: @hyishathill From Privilege to Progress: @privtoprog The Conscious Kid: @theconsciouskid Indya Moore: @indyamoore Mari Copeny: @littlemissflint Blair Amadeus Imani: @blairimani BOOKS TO READ: "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander "Me and White Supremacy" by Layla F. Saad "How To Be An Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi "This Book Is Anti-Racist" by Tiffany Jewell PODCASTS TO LISTEN TO: Code Switch Throughline White Lies Kind World Got a *hot* historical topic you're dying for us to cover? Shoot us an email! sothisonetimepod@gmail.com Follow us on Socials! Instagram: @SoThisOneTimePod Facebook: @sothisonetimepod Alyssa: @alyssaclicksoprano Megan: @mezzothings We will be back next week with a SUPER special episode in celebration of PRIDE MONTH! YAY! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sothisonetimepod/support

We will be postponing the two episodes planned for this week. Instead, you will find a list of resources on educating yourself on racism and taking action against white supremacy (below). While I feel overwhelmed, I cannot begin to imagine what it's like to live in fear because of the color of my skin. I will never be able to understand that experience. I welcome criticism and thoughts on where I can do better. Note: These resources are far from comprehensive. Resources I've found most helpful in this painful time Action Resources: #BlackLivesMatter document on how to demand justice (petitions, calls, emails, etc.): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR1CBUDb4I2-ncGBuZgxtAY4YCKjsHCJtBKBo2n4bxd97jpzcjFq67UyPag “How to Respond to ‘Riots Never Solve Anything!',” So Let's Talk About: https://soletstalkabout.com/2020/05/28/how-to-respond-to-riots-never-solve-anything/?fbclid=IwAR2wClEPytre8b0cdD-0ERRku4eyZHukleATZ_7gNNOg4RMuy2PaCFRe7z0 “Know Your Rights (Protestors Rights),” ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/ “The Climate Justice Movement Must Oppose White Supremacy Everywhere — By Supporting M4BL,” Sunrise Movement: https://medium.com/sunrisemvmt/the-climate-justice-movement-must-oppose-white-supremacy-everywhere-by-supporting-m4bl-4e338cf91b19 Articles: “Policing in the US is not about enforcing law. It's about enforcing white supremacy,” Paul Butler for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/30/policing-in-the-us-is-not-about-enforcing-law-its-about-enforcing-white-supremacy “Ahmaud Arbery and Whiteness in the Running World,” Alison Mariela Désir for Outside Online: https://www.outsideonline.com/2413115/ahmaud-arbery-murder-whiteness-running-community Education: “Anti-Racism Books to Add to Your Reading List,” The United State of Women: https://www.instagram.com/usowomen/ “Questions I ask Myself as a White Person Posting about Racism on Social Media,” Caroline Pritchard: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyVBqHDpQp/ “5 Ways to Take Action,” The Conscious Kid: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAx4-8GpHvK/ “41 Children's Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism, and Resistance,” The Conscious Kid: https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0WzafJJqB/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialsport/support