53. Conscious Parenting Techniques That WORK with Decoteau Irby

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 kids to think expansively and use radical imagination.The powerful role of community involvement in raising conscious kids.How do I build up an armor of resilience and resistance in my children?Decoteau’s decolonized parenting tips and advice.….and more!This episode of Parenting Decolonized Podcast is brought to you by the Rona, Racism, and Radical Parenting Conference being held 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 advice you need to help you manage your triggers, yell less, connect more, and raise liberated, emotionally-well children.Get your early bird tickets and get $40 OFF here: https://parentingdecolonized.lpages.co/tickets/Don't forget to share, rate, and let me know what you think of this week's episode on Facebook and Instagram!To connect further with Decoteau:Visit his website: https://www.decoteauirby.com Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoteaublack Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/decoteauirby Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/decoteau-irby

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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.