Raising Resilient Children in Uncertain Times: Learning & Support Community
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LauraSH
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Hi all!
I wanted to post this in the right forum and general felt like the most appropriate, but if you are the moderators and you think there is a better spot for this, please let me know! We're starting a monthly learning/support community and reading group springing from my anxieties as a new mom in 2025. The premise of the group is that there's a lot to be afraid of for our children's futures, but there's also a lot of research about cultivating resilience & nurturing community through parenting AND I've found that learning together and building community helps turn that anxiety into something more productive. Each month we'll have a book or set of resources to read/review and then we'll come together to discuss and support each other. Because parenting schedules are insane, I'm planning an in person first event (in Brookland DC) and a virtual event. I've copied below the formal event description and the links to RSVP. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raising-resilient-children-a-reading-support-group-tickets-1924014261449?aff=oddtdtcreator Do you lie awake worrying about the world your children will inherit? You're not alone. Between climate uncertainty, political polarization, rising authoritarianism, and rapid technological change, it's hard not to feel afraid for our kids. But fear alone doesn't protect them and it can paralyze us from giving them what they actually need. This 12-month reading group (convened by the Big Hope Project) is an act of defiance against despair. It brings together parents who refuse to let anxiety be the defining feature of our children's childhoods, who want to raise kids who are both emotionally secure and equipped to work for positive change. We believe that raising resilient, justice-oriented children is itself a form of resistance and that we do this work better together than alone. We'll explore the science of resilience, learn how children process difficult emotions and world events, and discover practical strategies for creating the stability kids need to thrive even in uncertain times. We'll also read about trauma-informed parenting, learn how to talk honestly with children about racism and climate change without overwhelming them, understand the difference between empathy and action, and build the community connections that protect children's mental health. This isn't about retreating into our homes or pretending everything is fine. It's about equipping ourselves and our children to face what's coming with courage, compassion, and agency. It's about finding our people- other parents who share our values and our commitment to raising kids who can help build a better world. Because our children are watching how we respond to hard times. Let's show them that when things get scary, we come together, we learn, we support each other, and we act. RSVP now for the online or in-person session, and we'll send you some optional resources you can read/listen to/watch before the event! https://www.curiousshapes.org/resilient |
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| Omg is this where the USAID folks ended up? What a ridiculous waste of resources. Please go get real jobs. |
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Please explain. What resources are being wasted? |
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DP here. OP’s brain and energy for starters. What a bunch of drivel. |
LauraSH
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| Yah, the person waisting brain and energy space is the mom organizing a once a month parent reading group, not the person trolling her on a parent's discussion board late at night for no reason... get a life. |
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If you’re in the DMV, PEP Parenting already does very similar things, and they’ve been around for decades. I would highly recommend. They have lots of the resources mentioned on their website.
https://pepparent.org/ |
LauraSH
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thnx on the pep recommendation- I will definitely be checking out this course: https://www.pepparentonline.org/p/building-a-resilient-family
Our thing is meant to be a more informal community-oriented book group, but I'm so glad to see these resources. |