Last week the Evening Sun shared an interview they did with a few of our mamas. Shawna, Ahna, Ashley, and Sarah met with Lindsey from the Evening Sun to talk about the group and an upcoming fundraiser we’re doing for Carry the Future. To read or watch the interview, click the link or photo below!
‘Punk Mamas’ rock motherhood together thanks to New Oxford woman
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free online courses that are available to anyone, and are taught by top professors at leading universities all over the world. MOOCs are ideal for anyone who needs to learn on their own schedule; whether one wants to dip your toes into a field of interest, or just wants to learn new things. The classes often consist of weekly lectures, readings, discussions, and quizzes, but you can complete them as you see fit based on your schedule. Most MOOCs also offer the opportunity to earn a certificate – but this option usually runs around $50 and means that you MUST keep up with the weekly schedule and submit all assignments and pass all quizzes (again, the certificate cost is optional). There are a lot of great MOOCs pertaining to pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, child growth and development, etc., and we imagine these MOOCs will be especially useful to anyone who is or is interested in becoming a midwife assistant, doula, lactation consultant, mother, childcare provider, etc. If anyone takes a course from the list below and would like to share your experience, please leave us a comment below – we would love to hear from you!
MOOCs:
Babies in Mind: Why the Parent’s Mind Matters
Caring for Vulnerable Children
Childbirth: A Global Perspective
Children’s Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Introduction
Education for All: Disability, Diversity, and Inclusion
Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life
First Aid for Babies and Children
Improving the Health of Women, Children and Adolescents: From Evidence to Action
Infant Nutrition: From Breastfeeding to Baby’s First Solids
Making Babies in the 21st Century
Positive Behavior Support for Young Children
Preventing Childhood Obesity: An Early Start to Healthy Living
MOOC Websites:
If you know of any others that should be included in this list, please leave your suggestion below in a comment!
Keira Relph, age 6 – Women’s March 2017
If you’re wondering how to talk to your children about the current POTUS, wondering what you can do to foster an interest in activism, or want to teach your children to be kind to all humans, then welcome to the club. Below is a list of articles and blog posts regarding raising kids in the era of Trump, compiled for you by your friendly Punk Mamas!
This is the first page in a series of resources aimed at providing information and resources for raising kids in the era of Trump. Stay tuned for a list of children’s books, which will be coming soon!
Advice from psychologists on raising kids well in Trump’s America; Huffington Post
Be the heroes our children need in the Trump era; The Tennessean
How to talk to kids about hatred and hostility in the Trump era; Slate
I’m Terrified of Raising a Boy in Trump’s America
My view: Parenting with privilege in the era of Trump; Deseret News
Parenting in the era of Trump; San Francisco Chronicle
Raising kids in a Donald Trump era; Valley Stream Mom
Seven strategies for raising confident girls in the Trump era; Mashable
Talk honestly with children about race in the Donald Trump era; U.S. News
What happens to my children’s identity now?; Independent
Wise advice from Brené Brown on talking with our kids about political rhetoric; Chicago Now
I’m sure this list will grow, so check back soon! And if we left a good source off the list, please share it with us in a comment below!
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