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Rethinking "scientific parenting"
Holy cow! I often hear people evoke "research" to prove their point and it drives me crazy. In all fairness, though, media covers...
Sep 2, 2022


The Anatomy of Calling In: A Beginner's Guide to Having Hard Conversations
At least you KNOW she’ll be good at math When my middle child was a baby, I was at a meeting. Another (also white) mom turned to me and...
May 12, 2021

Join the 'Nice White Parents' Podcast Discussion Group!
Three weeks till launch -sign up now! The Exploring Nice White Parents Discussion Series is for anyone looking to examine the role...
Apr 23, 2021

Exploring the 'Nice White Parents' Podcast
Join Liz for a new equity-focused discussion series! The Exploring Nice White Parents Discussion Series is for anyone looking to examine...
Apr 7, 2021

How to - Audit Your Children's Books for Racial Equity
Many of our children are on school vacation this week. If you, like me, are still stuck at home, maybe working, and are looking for an...
Feb 16, 2021


Sign Up Today! Not-A-Bookclub for Busy People
Want to learn more about equity but too busy for a bookclub? This “Not-A-Bookclub” is perfect for busy parents without the time or...
Feb 8, 2021


A Beginner's Guide to Talking about Race with Young Children
Talking to children about race is new for some of us who are white or "white adjacent" *. Start young, we're told... but what does that...
Jan 25, 2021


White Privilege Clean Up Crew: Making America Great for the First Time
White male privilege has made a mess of our country. The time has come for the White Privilege Clean Up Crew to roll up our sleeves and get
Jan 11, 2021


Two Ways to Survive Pandemic Parenting
We are in the last month of this “unprecedented” (how I HATE that word) year. It’s cold, lonely, and dark. These are the shortest days,...
Dec 7, 2020


How to Pivot Your Parenting Towards Equity
Pivoting towards equity. If this describes you - you have company on this journey. You are not alone. Take this first step on your journey
Nov 30, 2020


"You'll ruin them forever!" How Parenting Myths Impact Equity
these parenting myths put pressure on parents to accept a narrow, rigid, and culturally biased view of parenting
Nov 16, 2020


Beyond The Lawn Sign
Hello everyone, On this day before the 2020 election, I want to share an upcoming, free event with you. The Virtual Needham Diversity...
Nov 2, 2020


What you might not know about summer learning loss and equity
Every time you hear about the "right" way to parent ask these questions:Is the group sharing this research going to financially benefit from
Sep 28, 2020

Behave like Mitch McConnell?
I know this kid. We all know this kid. Mitch McConnell is that kid who changes the rules of kickball – because he can. He uses his power
Sep 21, 2020

Where do you live?
American parenting is viewed as the full responsibility of families. In fact, needing help from the community and/or the government is consi
Sep 14, 2020


“Privilege Footprints” – Schools, Parenting, and Community in the Time of COVID
If you are a parent who
a) has the time and influence to lobby your district, and b) you can write a check to solve your COVID school
Aug 24, 2020


Mathmania - Do Americans Really Stink at Math?
But, is this actually true? Are American students terrible at math? The answer is yes - and no.
Aug 4, 2020


Parenting for Equity
What is Parenting for equity? At the simplest level, parenting for equity accepts that in the United States, child’s life course should...
Jul 27, 2020
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