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Parenting Decolonized

71 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratings

Raising children is hard. Raising children while black is even harder. The Parenting Decolonized podcast shines the light on how colonization has impacted the black family structure and what to do about it. Host Yolanda Williams takes you on the journey as she learns how to raise liberated black children without breaking their spirits. Yolanda and her guests discuss how to decolonize your parenting by resisting old narratives, how to use conscious parenting as activism against white supremacy, reclaiming ancestral ways of parenting, and how to become a more mindful, conscious parent.

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61. Big Changes Are Coming in 2023 [A solo episode with Yolanda]

December 29, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this solo episode of Parenting Decolonized, I’m sharing my plans for 2023 and the exciting (and much-needed) changes I’m making to both my life and the Parenting Decolonized community. Spoiler alert! I’m moving Parenting Decolonized to YouTube! Listen in to hear why I’m doing this, along with my thoughts on a 2023 conference, the books I’m starting to write and publish, and the podcast I’m thinking of starting with the ladies of the Black Femme Freedom Collective. These are exciting shift...

60. Releasing Ancestral Shame with Walter English

December 22, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

Have you traced your ancestral roots? Regardless of what your answer is, let’s talk about it! In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Walter English, an artist and the Founder of Brister English Project, an organization that offers 20 hours of free genealogy work to Black people to help them discover and learn about their hidden roots and ancestors. Listen in as Walter and I talk about the power of genealogy and DNA testing in releasing shame about your family’s history with ensla...

60. Rethinking Genealogy & Releasing Ancestral Shame with Walter English

December 22, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

Have you traced your ancestral roots? Regardless of what your answer is, let’s talk about it! In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Walter English, an artist and the Founder of Brister English Project, an organization that offers 20 hours of free genealogy work to Black people to help them discover and learn about their hidden roots and ancestors. Listen in as Walter and I talk about the power of genealogy and DNA testing in releasing shame about your family’s history with ensla...

59. Decolonizing Food & Reclaiming Gardening with Princess Cole

December 01, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Princess Cole, a yogi, herbalist, business owner, homeschooler, and mom of three who loves gardening, traveling, and teaching. Listen in as Princess and I talk about decolonizing food, herbalism, and gardening. In this episode, we talk about… - The colonization of food and farming. - Gardening as an act of resistance & The benefits of growing your own food. - How to start growing your own food with limited space. - Ways you can access affo...

59. Reclaiming Gardening with Princess Cole

December 01, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Princess Cole, a yogi, herbalist, business owner, homeschooler, and mom of three who loves gardening, traveling, and teaching. Listen in as Princess and I talk about decolonizing food, herbalism, and gardening. In this episode, we talk about… - The colonization of food and farming. - Gardening as an act of resistance & The benefits of growing your own food. - How to start growing your own food with limited space. - Ways you can access affor...

58. Decolonizing Your Relationship to Nature with Sarita Covington

November 17, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Sarita Covington, an Educator, Harlem Mom, and the Founder of Upper Manhattan Forest Kids, an organization that leads outdoor classes for children and their families in New York City’s green spaces. Listen in as Sarita and I have a fascinating discussion about decolonizing our relationship to nature. In this episode, we talk about… Sarita’s mission and inspiration behind Upper Manhattan Forest Kids. The connection between nature, white su...

57. What It Means to Be a Good Ancestor with Jana Lynne Umipig

November 03, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Do you feel like you’re a good ancestor? What does it even mean to be a good ancestor? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Jana Lynne (JL) Umipig, a Creator, liberation educator, Ilokano healer, and cultural/knowledge bearer. Listen in as JL and I talk about how to be a good ancestor as you decolonize your life. In this episode, we talk about… How colonization impacts Filipino people. The intersectionality of intergenerational trauma and colonization. Challenges we face in s...

56. Reflections After the 2022 Rona, Racism, and Radical Parenting Conference [A solo episode with Yolanda]

October 20, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this solo episode of Parenting Decolonized Podcast, I’m sharing my thoughts and reflections on the 2022 Rona, Racism, and Radical Parenting Conference. I also get very personal about my current mental health struggles and the moves I’m making to heal. Tune in to hear my genuine thoughts about organizing this conference, why I’m struggling to be a conscious parent right now, and the healing work I intend to do via the Parenting Decolonized Podcast. If you’re struggling right now, know tha...

55. Why You Need to Supplement Your Child’s Education with Kaya Henderson

October 06, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Our country and our people are facing a harsh truth… the American education system is failing Black folks. So, what can we do about it? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Kaya Henderson, the Founder and CEO of Reconstruction, a tech-focused company offering a K-12 supplemental curriculum that’s centered around Black people, culture, and contributions. Listen in as Kaya and I talk about the immense value of supplementing your children’s education beyond the classroom. In this...

54. Building Community In Conference [A solo episode with Yolanda]

September 15, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

In this solo episode of Parenting Decolonized, I’m reaching out to you from Georgia, where I’m meeting with the Black Femme Freedom Collective and celebrating our one year anniversary! I also address a serious struggle I’ve been having lately and how I’m overcoming it. Plus, I give you a sneak peek into some of the speakers you will hear from and the workshops you can participate in during the Rona, Racism, and Radical Parenting Conference! Parenting Decolonized is brought to you by the Rona...

53. Conscious Parenting Techniques That WORK with Decoteau Irby

September 08, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

How do you raise socially aware children without centering white supremacy or destroying their innocence? It can be difficult, but it’s simpler than you may think… In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Decoteau J. Irby, an author, educator, and father of two. Listen in as Decoteau and I talk about effective, impactful methods of conscious parenting that will help you break down systems of oppression in your family and community. In this episode, we talk about… How to teach your...

52. Decolonize Your Spirituality & Raise Liberated Free-Thinkers with Ally Henny

August 25, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

What does it mean to decolonize your spirituality? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I speak with Ally Henny, a writer, speaker, podcast host, and Master of Divinity who writes and speaks about race, identity, culture, and racial concilation. Listen in as Ally and I talk about how to decolonize your spirituality and raise liberated free-thinkers. This episode was recorded during our Conscious Parenting for Social Justice Conference back in June 2021. Consider this a taste of what yo...

51. I’m Back in Action! Let’s Reflect… [A Solo Episode with Yolanda]

August 11, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

I’m back, y’all, and boy do I have some things to say… In this solo episode of Parenting Decolonized, I reflect on the much needed break I took over the last month along with the things I did (and didn’t do) to rest and restore my well-being. Parenting Decolonized is hosting the Rona, Racism, and Radical Parenting Conference on September 23rd-25th, 2022! With 25+ speakers from various backgrounds and experiences, this conference is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical advi...

50. We Need to Talk… [A Solo Episode with Yolanda]

June 09, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

The weekend of May 20th-22nd, 2022 was supposed to be the Parenting Decolonized Conference, but the conference has been postponed and rescheduled for September 23rd-25th, 2022. In this solo episode of Parenting Decolonized, I share my candid thoughts and feelings behind this decision and what you can expect from Parenting Decolonized moving forward in 2022. You’ll also hear a bit about my journey in building an intentional community in Georgia with other single, Black moms.  I hope to see yo...

We need to talk… [A solo episode with Yolanda]

June 09, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

The weekend of May 20th-22nd, 2022 was supposed to be the Parenting Decolonized Conference, but the conference has been postponed and rescheduled for September 23rd-25th, 2022. In this solo episode of Parenting Decolonized, I share my candid thoughts and feelings behind this decision and what you can expect from Parenting Decolonized moving forward in 2022. You’ll also hear a bit about my journey in building an intentional community in Georgia with other single, Black moms.  I hope to see yo...

50. We need to talk… [A solo episode with Yolanda]

June 09, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

The weekend of May 20th-22nd, 2022 was supposed to be the Parenting Decolonized Conference, but the conference has been postponed and rescheduled for September 23rd-25th, 2022. In this solo episode of Parenting Decolonized, I share my candid thoughts and feelings behind this decision and what you can expect from Parenting Decolonized moving forward in 2022. You’ll also hear a bit about my journey in building an intentional community in Georgia with other single, Black moms.  I hope to see yo...

49. Unpack Your Ableism, Create REAL Change in Your Child’s Curriculum, & Don’t Forget to Check Your Privilege with Heather Clarke

May 11, 2022 23:52 - 1 hour - 60 MB

We need new educational curriculums, we need to unpack our ableism and check out privilege, and we need to do it now. In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Heather Clarke, a Black Afro Caribbean educational disability advocate, professor of special education and child development, and neurodivergent mother of two. Listen in as Heather and I have a powerful discussion about how to create real change in your child’s school system and why it’s important to unpack your own ableism a...

48. How Liberation Work is Rooted in Our Ancestry & The EmancipatED Experience with Dr. Crystal Menzies

April 21, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

What can our ancestral history teach us about parenting, liberation, and revolution? A lot. Let’s get into it. In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Dr. Crystal Menzies, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of EmancipatED, an organization that centers stories of joy and resistance within the African Diaspora through the creation of educational resources and curricula. Listen in to learn about how liberation work and conscious parenting are rooted in our ancestral practices and h...

EP 47 - Decolonization: A Harm Reduction Tool for People of Every Color with Ira X Armstrong

April 07, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Ira X Armstrong, a mixed Black trans parent, Freedom Fighter, Social Entrepreneur and Educator who is working to create climate sustainability through social permaculture. Listen in to gain insight into Ira’s decolonization journey and learn how you can begin to shift your mindset, reprogram yourself, and become the decolonized parent you want to be. In this episode, we talk about… Defining social permaculture through the lens of decoloniz...

47. Decolonization: A Harm Reduction Tool for People of Every Color with Ira X Armstrong

April 07, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Ira X Armstrong, a mixed Black trans parent, Freedom Fighter, Social Entrepreneur and Educator who is working to create climate sustainability through social permaculture. Listen in to gain insight into Ira’s decolonization journey and learn how you can begin to shift your mindset, reprogram yourself, and become the decolonized parent you want to be. In this episode, we talk about… Defining social permaculture through the lens of decoloniz...

46. Consciously Raising Autistic Children & How to Best Support Yourself Through an Autism Diagnosis with Maria Davis-Pierre

March 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

So, your child just received an Autism diagnosis… Now what? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Maria Davis-Pierre, the Founder and CEO of Autism in Black Inc., an organization that aims to bring awareness to Autism and reduce the stigma associated with the diagnosis in the Black community. Tune in to gain insight into what it’s like to be the parent of a Black Autistic child and how to best support yourself and your child throughout this journey. In this episode, we talk abo...

45. Raising Conscious Children & Combating Harmful Mental Health Norms with Olaolu Ogunyemi

March 10, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

What can we do to nurture not only our own mental health, but the mental health of our children? How can we raise children to be more conscious? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Olaolu Ogunyemi, a husband, father of three, teen mentor, U.S. Marine Officer, and author of the best-selling children’s book, Crow From the Shadow. Tune in to learn how to combat harmful mental health norms while raising conscious children. In this episode, we talk about… The importance of discuss...

44. Finding Freedom and Happiness Through Unschooling with Jae Williams

February 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

Do you ever wonder: What is going on with my kids at school? Are they truly thriving or just scraping by? Is homeschooling the best option for us? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Jae Williams, a former teacher turned BlackDad YouTuber and relaxed homeschooler for his two young kids. Tune in to learn about the flaws of the traditional education system and how unschooling attempts to counter those flaws, along with tips for black dads on being a conscious parent. In this ep...

43. Cultivating Unconditional Self-Worth in Ourselves and Our Children with Dr. Adia Gooden

February 10, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Does low self-worth impact the parent/child dynamic? Can we raise liberated children by cultivating our unconditional self-worth? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and host of the Unconditionally Worthy Podcast. Tune in to learn why it’s crucial to center your self-worth in your parenting journey. In this episode, we talk about… Ways that low self-worth can impact you and your children’s lives. How to recognize und...

42. Stop Fighting & Start Creating: Systems Thinking with Sundiata Soon-Jahta

January 27, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Is it possible to decolonize parenting by “fighting the system”? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Sundiata Soon-Jahta, an Unschooler, Systems Thinker, Authentic Dialogue Facilitator, Entrepreneur, and Anti-Oppression Educator, Content Creator, & Organizer. Tune in to learn how systems thinking can help us understand the root cause of colonization and how to dismantle systems of oppression. In this episode, we talk about… Defining systems thinking, specifically in the conte...

41. Healing Your Inner Child Wounds Through Conscious Reparenting with Danielle Faust

January 13, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

How does our childhood impact the way we parent? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Danielle Faust, an Intuitive Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Energy Healer, and Manifesting Mentor. Tune in to learn how our childhood wounds affect us throughout parenthood and what we can do to rewrite these harmful narratives. In this episode, we talk about… What is inner child work and “reparenting”? Common inner child wounds and how they show up in parenting. 2 ways to heal and integrate you...

40. Breaking the Cycle of Sexual Shame & Talking to Your Kids About Sex with Raven Faber

December 16, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

The sex talk… every parent’s worst nightmare, right? Actually, it doesn’t have to be scary. In reality, it can kickstart an empowering, educational experience for your kids. In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Raven Faber, Founder and CEO of EngErotics, Inc., a company using the fundamentals of engineering, math, and science to design and develop high-quality sex toys and CBD-infused intimate body care products. Tune in to hear an eye-opening conversation about sexual shame an...

39. Combating Ableism at Home with Natasha Nelson

December 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Is your child autistic or have you just found out that your child is autistic? Allow me to connect you with a powerful resource and autism advocate. In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Natasha Nelson, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Founder of Supernova Momma, and mother of two wonderful autistic Black girls. Natasha sheds light on what it’s like to be autistic, to parent autistic children, and to combat ableism at home and at school. In this episode, we talk a...

38. Feminist AF: Feminism & Black Community with Chanel Craft Tanner

November 18, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Not sure where to start in talking to your kids about feminism? Start here! In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Chanel Craft Tanner, Director of the Center for Women at Emory University and Co-Founder of Crunk Feminist Collective, to talk about why it’s important to teach your children about feminism and how to start those conversations. In this episode, we talk about… What is Crunk Feminist Collective? & What they’re doing to help young Black women and girls navigate life’s ...

37. Disrupting Anti-Blackness & The School to Prison Pipeline with Anashay Wright

November 04, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Tired of talking about the issues and trauma surrounding the Black community? Me too. So let’s start taking action. In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Anashay "Teach Em" Wright, Founder of Authentic Disruption and Disruptive Partners, to talk about what it takes to disrupt anti-blackness, the school to prison pipeline, and even the parent to prison pipeline. In this episode, we talk about… The shocking history of the inception of the American school system. How schools mirro...

37. Disrupting Anti-Blackness & The School to Prison Pipeline

November 04, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Tired of talking about the issues and trauma surrounding the Black community? Me too. So let’s start taking action. In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Anashay "Teach Em" Wright, Founder of Authentic Disruption and Disruptive Partners, to talk about what it takes to disrupt anti-blackness, the school to prison pipeline, and even the parent to prison pipeline. In this episode, we talk about… The shocking history of the inception of the American school system. How schools mirro...

36. Embracing Your Humanity, Decentralizing Capitalism, & Being Your Own Advocate with Graeme Seabrook

October 21, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

When’s the last time you asked for help or advocated for your needs? How often do you acknowledge that you’re only human? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome maternal mental health advocate and community leader, Graeme Seabrook, to talk about how capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy affect the parenting journey and the well-being of parents and children. In this episode, we talk about… How to combat harmful societal and capitalistic narratives. Asking for help and rece...

36. Embracing Your Humanity, Decentralizing Capitalism, and Being Your Own Advocate

October 21, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

When’s the last time you asked for help or advocated for your needs? How often do you acknowledge that you’re only human? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome maternal mental health advocate and community leader, Graeme Seabrook, to talk about how capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy affect the parenting journey and the well-being of parents and children. In this episode, we talk about… How to combat harmful societal and capitalistic narratives. Asking for help and rece...

35. School or prison? School-sanctioned corporal punishment with Tate Aldrich

October 07, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Did you know that 19 states in the US still allow corporal punishment in schools? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Founding Director of Arkansans Against School Paddling, Tate Aldrich, to talk about the harsh reality of corporal punishment in American schools and how this educational watchdog and advocacy group is fighting it. In this episode, we talk about… The intersectionality of racism, corporal punishment, and child welfare. How parents and teachers can get involved a...

How Conscious Parenting Can Dismantle the Carceral State with Cozine Welch

September 23, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

We can all agree that the conscious parenting journey is hard work! You have to come correct to stay the course. Information is power! I’m always looking for support from individuals of like minds because there is always something new to learn! We must have a systematic approach to decolonizing parenting. Today my guest shares his personal experience and shows us that incarnation is preventable. There is a system that conditions behavioral patterns that are associated with criminal activity....

34. How Conscious Parenting Can Dismantle the Carceral State with Cozine Welch

September 23, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

We can all agree that the conscious parenting journey is hard work! You have to come correct to stay the course. Information is power! I’m always looking for support from individuals of like minds because there is always something new to learn! We must have a systematic approach to decolonizing parenting. Today my guest shares his personal experience and shows us that incarnation is preventable. There is a system that conditions behavioral patterns that are associated with criminal activity....

Conscious Parenting in the Black Community with Mr. Chazz

September 09, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MB

Let’s talk about the black-conscious parenting experience. Here is some truth to chew on…if you have unresolved trauma due to marginalization and racism, it can trigger a vicious generational parenting cycle. In the process of trying to save our children from oppression, we can unintentionally become their oppressors. The truth is, the survival state shuts down empathy and triggers a stress response. Our childhoods have conditioned our brains to be reactive, and it takes time to go through t...

33. Conscious Parenting in the Black Community with Mr. Chazz

September 09, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MB

Let’s talk about the black-conscious parenting experience. Here is some truth to chew on…if you have unresolved trauma due to marginalization and racism, it can trigger a vicious generational parenting cycle. In the process of trying to save our children from oppression, we can unintentionally become their oppressors. The truth is, the survival state shuts down empathy and triggers a stress response. Our childhoods have conditioned our brains to be reactive, and it takes time to go through t...

32. Unschooling Liberates Parents Too with Iris Chen

August 26, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MB

Let’s talk about unschooling and how it liberates both parents and children. Here is some truth to chew on...conventional schooling is a trap with capitalist undertones. I’m not sure if you know this but conventional schooling was reserved for the elite before child labor laws were enacted in the early 1900’s. After children were prohibited from working in factories, it was the industrialists that standardized schools as we know it. The antithesis of conventional school is unschooling. Uns...

31. Conscious Parenting as an Act of Resistance

August 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Let’s talk about mainstream parenting and conscious parenting. Here is some truth to chew on...mainstream parenting is brutal and harmful and we are all tired. Conscious parenting, on the other hand, is a long and tedious journey but it is worth the sacrifice. The conscious parenting journey is two-fold, and before we can excel in conscious parenting, we must strip off the negativity of our cultural backgrounds and all the social injustices we’ve internalized. We are in a constant battle...

30. Conscious Parenting Teens and Tweens

July 29, 2021 01:50 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

In this episode with DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson, we discuss the importance of vulnerability, reimagining masculinity, fostering healthy relationships with teenage children.

30. Consciously Parenting Teens and Tweens

July 29, 2021 01:50 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

In this episode with DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson, we discuss the importance of vulnerability, reimagining masculinity, fostering healthy relationships with teenage children.

29. Consciously Raising Entrepreneurs

July 09, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 62.3 MB

Britta Ofori-Kuragu of The Purposeful Parenting Paradigm talks entrepreneurship and fostering independent children. Her children, ages 7 and 3, found themselves with an accidental soap-making business which she used as an opportunity to teach independence while cultivating her kids' creativity. In this episode, explore the ways in which Britta utilizes entrepreneurship to empower her family.

28. Black Mothering as an Act of Resistance

March 05, 2021 19:07 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

Dr. Seanna Leath is back to discuss her latest work, a study on how Black mothers’ socialization shapes the way Black girls come to understand racism. Often Black girls learn early on that conversation on racism, discrimination, and police brutality center concern for the men and boys in their lives. This is curious because we all know that violence against women of any race is a public health emergency and has been for many decades. The intersection of gender and race makes Black women prime...

27. Are You Parenting Like the Police? Part 2

February 05, 2021 19:32 - 41 minutes - 59.5 MB

Part 2 of this important discussion, asking you to evaluate your parenting practices and assess if you have been parenting like the police. Listen here for Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13316275/28-janelle-scales-part-1 Guest Info: Janelle Scales is an educator, activist, writer and mother of two. She is a public speaker and teaches social justice courses for both children and adults. Her essays on womanism and motherhood have been featured on Yahoo, Scary Mommy, and Expressing Mothe...

26. Are You Parenting Like the Police? Part 1

February 05, 2021 19:27 - 42 minutes - 62 MB

In this episode, Janelle Scales and I talk about the nuances of Black parenthood and the striking similarities between traditional corporal punishment we often see in Black families and the white supremacist system we try to protect our kids from. When our kids misbehave or express big emotions that we aren’t equipped to handle, what do we do? We send them to time-out. We take away rights and material possessions. We try to silence them. We do whatever it takes to get them to “fall back in li...

25. Get Ready for the Rona, Racism, and Radical Parenting Conference

December 18, 2020 17:44 - 18 minutes - 28.1 MB

Parenting Decolonized is excited to announce the Rona, Racism, and Radical Parenting conference that will help parents make big mental shifts so they don't revert back to oppressive parenting practices when you're stressed. In this solo pod I explain the details of the conference and go into more detail about my big vision for the future. Sign up for the conference here: https://www.parentingdecolonized.com/parentingconference

24. Conscious Parenting for the Digital Age

November 20, 2020 19:01 - 42 minutes - 60.8 MB

Because of Coronavirus, our kids are on social media more and more, which has many parents wondering about how to navigate conscious parenting in a digital age. Enter Elizabeth Milovidov, Digital Parenting Consultant, who helps parents develop strategies for digital engagement for their families. We talk about how to protect your children against online predators, how to create a family media agreement, and ways we can use technology to bridge the digital divide in the Black community. Get ...

23. Conscious Parenting After Domestic Violence

October 23, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is why I wanted to sit down with Melody Gross, a DV survivor and single mom turned advocate. Melody is the owner of Courageous Shift, a domestic violence coaching and consulting company. as a certified professional life coach, Melody offers her clients the tools needed to create a new life after experiencing abuse. She also speaks to companies and organizations about the value of domestic violence policies and workshops. As someone who witne...

22. Navigating Autism in the Black Community

September 24, 2020 12:40 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Autism is a hot-button issue, with Black children squarely in the center. And if you’ve been following me, you know that my own daughter, while not officially diagnosed, is most likely on the spectrum. This is why I was super excited to chat with Faduma Bulale, who is helping other parents learn how to be better advocates to their autistic child. This episode is a little longer than usual, but I there’s so many great nuggets of information, I didn’t want ya’ll to miss anything!Consider becomin

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