In this episode of Parenting Is Political, host Jasmine Banks sits down with Saul Levin from the Green New Deal Network to discuss the urgency of the Every Day Counts Campaign. With only sixty days left before Donald Trump’s administration brings climate denial and xenophobia back to the forefront, Saul and Jasmine explore how Democrats can wield t…

Jasmine and Mo discuss deconstructing evangelicalism and deprogramming from high control movements spaces.Parenting is Political

Hear Jasmine and Mo's response to HB1570, a bill that was passed in 2021 that took health care away from trans youth in Arkansas. Also hear about our non-profit, Reconcile Arkansas!Parenting is Political

Hosts Jasmine and Mo discuss what life has been like for them both during the pandemic. During this episode, we talk about mental health, relationships shifting, and parenting during a global pandemic.Parenting is Political

Omar and Keith originally from California (now in Washington DC) married in June 2019, are 2 intended Black fathers.Samantha (she/they) has made DC home. She is originally from Pittsburgh. She is a Black Feminist, storyteller, organizer and egg donor committed to building Black power and cultivating Black Joy.…

Our interview with Andrea Pressley, the founder of The SunShine Project--a kid's meditation and wellness app.Parenting is Political

A quick chat about neoliberalism, the lifting of the ban on transgender folks serving in the military, and how we talk to our kids about developing a critical analysis.Parenting is Political

Jasmine talks with author and activist George M. JohnsonParenting is Political

Jasmine and Mo break down why having a vibrant sex life helps you be a more present parent.Parenting is Political

Gabby Rivera is a Bronx-born, queer Puerto Rican author on a mission to create the wildest, most fun stories ever. She’s the first Latina to write for Marvel Comics, penning the solo series America about America Chavez, a portal-punching queer Latina powerhouse. She also wrote Juliet Takes a Breath, the 2017 Silver IPPY Award Winning novel for Best…

Jasmine and Mo sit down with their kids to demonstrate how to have conversations with young people about the rebellion and uprising that is happening in response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and many others.Parenting is Political

Jasmine and Mo discuss what codependency is, how to recognize if you are in a codependent relationship, and how to break generational cycles of codependency.Parenting is Political

Jasmine and Mo discuss how to practice community care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also discussed: how to talk to your kids about the pandemic.Parenting is Political

Tasha Sowels, a single Black mom doing community organizing work in East Texas chats with me about what makes parenting political for her.Parenting is Political

Continuing our series on the characteristics of white supremacy culture. This week, we discuss why your right to comfort is rooted in white supremacy culture. Let's get uncomfortable folks.Parenting is Political

In this episode, we answer some listener questions.Parenting is Political

What is re-parenting and how do we do it?Parenting is Political

A year in review and a preview of what's to comeParenting is Political

We discuss the harms of what happens when we value production over authenticity. We relate it back to our relationships with ourselves, our friends, and our families. As always, we provide feedback about how to move towards authenticity and away from the constant pressure to produce.Parenting is Political

Jasmine and Mo sit down to have an authentic, vulnerable conversation about their experiences around parenting while having a mental health disability. CW: this episode contains multiple mentions of suicide, sexual assault, transphobia, and homophobia.Parenting is Political

Continuing our series about white supremacy culture by discussing the harmful impact of either/or thinking.Parenting is Political

In this episode, we discuss why having fear of conflict, especially public conflict, is a tool of white supremacy. This episode is a continuation of our series about the characteristics and habits of white supremacy culture.Parenting Is Political

Jasmine and Mo go beyond just talking about the history of Juneteenth. They discuss how slavery still exists today, how to talk to your kids about Juneteenth, and the resiliency of Black folks.Parenting is Political

In this episode, Jasmine and Mo discuss the problems with having a constant sense of urgency and the antidotes to help.Parenting is Political

Jasmine and Mo launch a new mini series about the characteristics of white supremacy. In this episode, they discuss how perfectionism is a tool that keeps white supremacy alive and thriving. They also discuss how to combat the tendency to teach our children to be perfect.Parenting is Political

Listen to the wisdom of our 11 and 8 year old as we talk about being parented and parenting.Parenting Is Political

Special bonus episode. This is the audio from the live video we did on Instagram and Facebook.Parenting Is Political

I chat with Mike about how to not be a terrible white guy, what it's like being called out by your child, and his upcoming book about raising empowered daughters.Parenting Is Political

Monifa and I discuss the topics of raising Black daughters in America, the harmful stereotype of the strong Black woman, Moms Rising, and the importance of voting.Parenting is Political

A discussion about sex and sexuality by two queer parentsParenting is Political

This week we talk to Brent Almond from Designer Daddy blog about parenthood, pop culture, and politics. Join us in our very first interview episode!Parenting is Political

We discuss how every iteration of family is valid an why our society is so determined to exclude certain kinds of families. We learn about the nuclear family and functionalism.Parenting is Political

We explore what our parents and caregivers taught us about anger, and what we teach our children in return.Parenting is Political

Meet Jasmine and Mo. Mo is a queer non-binary white person and Jasmine is a queer Black person. Together they are navigating how to raise a family and why parenting is totally political.Parenting is Political