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SUMMARY:Talking To Your Kids About Sex: For Families with Youth 9+
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to talking to your children about sex\, our motto is: Talk early\, talk often! That’s right—we believe parents are the most influential sex educators for their children. From toddlerhood to the teenage years\, there are millions of opportunities for you to start conversations in a way that will lead to healthy attitudes and outcomes. Join Family Tree Clinic’s Sex Educator\, Lindsey Hoskins\, to learn more about how to communicate with your children about sexuality in a way that is healthy and developmentally appropriate. If the thought of “the talk” makes your palms sweat a little\, this workshop is for you! \nThis workshop will be geared towards parents/caregivers of children 9 years old and older. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \nLindsey Hoskins is a deeply committed sex nerd with a degree in Sex Education. She dove into this work in 1999 and fell in love with helping folks get comfy and start talking about topics that can often be challenging. Lindsey joined Family Tree in 2002 and is now the Director of Health Education. Lindsey is most proud of the peer sex-ed program she started for queer and trans teens and her work with parents of young children. Lindsey is happiest when teaching puberty\, and don’t even get her started on lube. In 2017\, her book\, Principles of Pleasure: Working with the Good Stuff as Sex Therapists and Educators\, was released. Her mother is very proud.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/talking-to-your-kids-about-sex-for-families-with-youth-9/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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SUMMARY:Talking To Your Kids About Sex: For Families with Youth 0-8
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to talking to your children about sex\, our motto is: Talk early\, talk often! That’s right—we believe parents are the most influential sex educators for their children. From toddlerhood to the teenage years\, there are millions of opportunities for you to start conversations in a way that will lead to healthy attitudes and outcomes. Join Family Tree Clinic’s Sex Educator\, Lindsey Hoskins\, to learn more about how to communicate with your children about sexuality in a way that is healthy and developmentally appropriate. If the thought of “the talk” makes your palms sweat a little\, this workshop is for you! \nThis workshop will be geared towards parents/caregivers of children 0-8 years old. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \nLindsey Hoskins is a deeply committed sex nerd with a degree in Sex Education. She dove into this work in 1999 and fell in love with helping folks get comfy and start talking about topics that can often be challenging. Lindsey joined Family Tree in 2002 and is now the Director of Health Education. Lindsey is most proud of the peer sex-ed program she started for queer and trans teens and her work with parents of young children. Lindsey is happiest when teaching puberty\, and don’t even get her started on lube. In 2017\, her book\, Principles of Pleasure: Working with the Good Stuff as Sex Therapists and Educators\, was released. Her mother is very proud.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/talking-to-your-kids-about-sex-for-families-with-youth-0-8/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T210000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200019Z
CREATED:20200924T210151Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ-&-A: Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:All LGBTQ+ parents/caregivers & prospective parents/caregivers welcome! \nIn this LGBTQ & A: Community Conversation session we will be exploring how we talk about our families. From our own children to our pediatrician to other adults on the playground\, we are constantly having conversations about our families. During our time together we will be discussing how we navigate these conversations. \nThanks to Target for sponsoring this session! \nOur LGBTQ & A: Community Conversation sessions are interactive\, providing folks with a space to come and listen\, but also engage and share their experience with the session’s topic. We hope you’ll join us! \nTo register for this event and receive log-in info\, fill out the form below:  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \nASL interpreters are available if needed. Please email us to request it!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-a-community-conversations/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T200000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200019Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Space for Non-Bio & Non-Gestational Parents
DESCRIPTION:This peer support space is a place for parents who are the non-biological and non-gestational parent to their kiddo(s). This space is meant for folks to connect\, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, your tools for coping\, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! \nThis group may alternate facilitators\, both of whom are Family Equality staff and identify as non-bio\, non-gestational parents. \nTo register for this meetup and receive a log-in link\, fill out the form below:  \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/peer-support-space-for-non-bio-non-gestational-parents/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T210000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200047Z
CREATED:20200803T231208Z
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SUMMARY:Outspoken Generations Panel
DESCRIPTION:Are you an LGBTQ+ person thinking of building your family? Hear what life is like for LGBTQ+ families at our Outspoken Generation Panel! \nJoin Family Equality and Growing Generations as we hold space for youth and adults to share their experiences in LGBTQ+ families. You’ll hear from panelists whose families were formed through foster care and adoption\, egg donation and surrogacy\, and donor sperm or other ART methods. Ask your burning questions\, listen to their stories\, and leave with new insight on forming and sustaining an LGBTQ+ family! \nClick here to register and receive log-in information. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/outspoken-generations-panel/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T213000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200106Z
CREATED:20200713T202755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200106Z
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SUMMARY:Emotional Connection in a Crisis : An Interactive Support Session with Dr. Bukky
DESCRIPTION:In the face of the current pandemic\, as people everywhere are feeling emotionally activated\, it is critical that LGBTQ+ parents know how to show up in difficult/emotional conversations with loved ones.\n\nThis begins with cultivating an ability to deeply listen with empathy and compassion\, keeping one’s own emotional balance\, and knowing what to do and not do in aims of being of service to our loved ones.   If you have ever had questions about how to respond in such conversations\, ever felt doubt about your capacity to be helpful/comforting\, or been criticized for being too focused on fixing\, this workshop is for you.  Dr. Bukky joins Family Equality for part 2 of exploring some basic skills LGBTQ+ parents can use for navigating emotional/difficult conversations.  This session will focus on exploring empathy\, empathy blocks\, and what it looks like to lean in with empathy.  We will answer questions like what does it look like to ”lean in” with empathy”? Is everyone able to feel empathy?  Dr. Bukky aims to offer simple\, concrete information to support you in cultivating your ability to show up for your family and friends in more emotionally attuned ways.\n\n*Note: Because this is a fully interaction session\, participants will be on camera and able to communicate with our presenter and one another.\n  \nFILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFO AHEAD OF THE EVENT.  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n\nDr. Bukky joins Family Equality to discuss some basic skills LGBTQ+ parents can use for navigating emotional/difficult conversations.  Through an interactive and experiential virtual workshop\, she will help participants answer questions such as what exactly does it look like to “hold emotional space” for someone? To “lean in” with empathy”? What is helpful or not helpful to do in such conversations? Is everyone able to feel empathy?  Dr. Bukky aims to offer simple\, concrete information to support you in cultivating your ability to show up for your family and friends in more emotionally attuned ways.\n  \nDr Bukky Kolawole is the founder and Executive Director of Relationship HQ\, a place that exists to nurture vibrant human connection so that anyone served feels whole\, seen\, and celebrated in the mirror and in the world.  She* is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience serving as a therapist to queer people and their partners/families.  She specializes in providing couples therapy and providing dynamic and experiential workshops focused on strengthening interpersonal relationships with people and organizations.\n  \nThis will be an interactive\, 90-minute session. Space will be affirming of all identities and is poly-friendly. It is preferred that people who identify as being in a partnership together be on the same camera\, however\, if that is not possible let us know; you can still participate! If you identify as single\, please bring along someone who you are in a closer relationship with (the relationship does not have to be romantic).\nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \n  \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/emotional-connection-in-a-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T170000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200048Z
CREATED:20200721T182023Z
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SUMMARY:IMPROVincetown Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for some end-of-the-week laughs! Our friends from IMPROVincetown will be coming to a screen near you to round out the week with some family-friendly improv. You won’t want to miss this show!  \nThis event is sponsored by Johnson and Johnson.  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS LIVE EVENT! \n  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/improvincetown-comedy-show/
CATEGORIES:Family Week,Parents,Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T200000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200049Z
CREATED:20200721T182416Z
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SUMMARY:Trans\, Nonbinary\, and Gender-Nonconforming Parents Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Attention all transgender and nonbinary parents! Grab a snack\, pour a drink\, and join us for a virtual gathering! All are welcome for a fun opportunity to make friends and build community! This session is sponsored by First Republic Bank. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/trans-nonbinary-and-gender-nonconforming-parents-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Family Week,Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T203000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200114Z
CREATED:20200721T182330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200114Z
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SUMMARY:Single Parents Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This gathering is for single parents to connect and (virtually) mingle with each other. Grab a snack\, pour a drink and join us for an evening of community! This session is sponsored by Nature’s Bounty. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/single-parents-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Family Week,Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T203000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200116Z
CREATED:20200721T182304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200116Z
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SUMMARY:Dads Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Attention all self-identifying dads! Grab a snack\, pour a drink\, and join us for a virtual gathering! All dads and parents who identify anywhere on the male/masculine side of the spectrum are invited! This session is sponsored by Growing Generations.  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/dads-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Family Week,Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T203000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200118Z
CREATED:20200721T182056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200118Z
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SUMMARY:Moms Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Attention all self-identifying moms! Grab a snack\, pour a drink\, and join us for a virtual gathering! All moms and parents who identify anywhere on the female/feminine side of the spectrum are invited!  \nThis session is sponsored by Mosie Baby. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/moms-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Family Week,Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T210000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200127Z
CREATED:20200624T192424Z
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SUMMARY:Moms Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Pandemic got you down? Missing hanging with your mom friends? Don’t HAVE any mom friends? Well\, all that is about to change with this LGBTQ+ Moms Meet-up! Family Equality is partnering with Mombian\, a lifestyle site for lesbian moms and other LGBTQ parents\, to bring your favorite moms to you. This virtual hangout will give you a chance to hear how moms like you are managing (or not!) during this strange time we’re living in.\n\nWe’re also going to be raffling off a $150 gift card to children’s clothing store\, Modern Rascals\, who are sponsoring this event! Fill out the form below so you don’t miss it.\n\nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! \n\nFILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO RSVP FOR THE EVENT:\n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/moms-meetup-2/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200625T203000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200208Z
CREATED:20200602T212347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200208Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Parenthood: Adoptive Parents Panel
DESCRIPTION:Has the COVID-19 pandemic made you think more about your impact on the world? If that impact includes becoming a foster or adoptive parent\, join Family Equality for our panel featuring LGBTQ+ parents sharing their experiences! You’ll hear from a mom in the South who has fostered over ten amazing kids\, a transgender mom who has both fostered and adopted children\, and more. \nThis session will be the second of three in our adoption series. The first session featured experts sharing information on fostering through the public system\, adopting through a private agency\, and managing your sanity throughout the process. The final session will be comprised of youth with experience in foster care\, foster alums\, and adult adoptees who were raised by LGBTQ+ parents. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the North American Council on Adoptable Children and Only Human. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-parenthood-adoptive-parents-panel/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T143000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200210Z
CREATED:20200528T235804Z
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SUMMARY:PREMIERE: 30-Minute Yoga for the Whole Family
DESCRIPTION:Take some time out of your day to relax and restore! Join Yoga Nidra expert Meg Veitenheimer as she guides folks through a gentle flow with restorative postures. What better way to stay grounded mid-week?\n\nTune in here at the premiere time of this event or check back in on our Neighborhood library to watch anytime!\n\n\n \n\n\nMeg Veitenheimer is an internationally trained Yoga Nidra expert and Restorative specialist living in Minnesota who id internationally trained. Her priority as a teacher is empowering practitioners to connect with their internal knowing through the practice of presence. Meg uses the tools of guided movement\, Yoga Nidra\, and meditation to provide intuitive and grounding classes. In a day and age where stress-related illness is prevalent\, Meg is confident in the healing capabilities of these incredibly simple yet profound practices. Take a deeper look at Meg’s work\, here: https://linktr.ee/megelaine including “Reflect and Rewire” her newly released Yoga Nidra album to explore the subconscious. \n\nMeg recently recorded a Yoga Nidra album to explore the subconscious. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/premiere-30-minute-yoga-for-the-whole-family/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood,Whole Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200601T193000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200220Z
CREATED:20200522T232344Z
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SUMMARY:#LGBTQFamilies Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:Ready to celebrate #LGBTQFamiliesDay with a dance party?! So are we! Join Family Equality\, Mombian and Ants on a Log for a live concert and giveaway! Don’t forget to post photos of your family enjoying the music and mention #LGBTQFamiliesDay! Get in the dancing mood by checking out the music of Ants on a Log.\n\n\n \n\n\nAnts on a Log performs music for children and other childlike people\, songfully advocating for positivity\, social justice\, and silliness. In their off-stage lives\, Julie is a music therapist and Anya is an elementary science teacher. Their powers combined make for smart\, socially conscious folk\, with harmonies and rhythmic play that are a delight for children (and grown children!) of all ages.\n\nMombian is one of the longest-running LGBTQ parenting blogs. As a lifestyle site for lesbian moms and other LGBTQ parents\, it offers a mix of parenting\, politics\, diversions\, and resources\, including news about LGBTQ families\, reviews of LGBTQ-inclusive books and media for parents and children\, parenting tips\, and political and legal news and commentary with an eye towards their impact on LGBTQ families.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtqfamilies-day-concert/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T220000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200236Z
CREATED:20200512T201026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200236Z
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SUMMARY:How Are You...Really? Emotional Connection in a Crisis
DESCRIPTION:In the face of the current pandemic\, as people everywhere are feeling emotionally activated\, one of the most critical skills that LGBTQ parents can use to navigate these times of uncertainty is knowing how to show up in difficult/emotional conversations with loved ones.\n  \nThis begins with cultivating an ability to deeply listen with empathy and compassion\, keeping one’s own emotional balance\, and knowing what to do and not do to be of service to our loved ones.   If you have ever had questions about how to respond in such conversations\, ever felt doubt about your capacity to be helpful/comforting\, or been criticized for being too focused on fixing\, this workshop is for you! \n  \n*Note: Because this is a fully interaction session\, participants will be on camera and able to communicate with our presenter and one another.\n  \nFill out the form below to RSVP for this event and receive log-in information! \n  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n\nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! \n  \nDr. Bukky joins Family Equality to discuss some basic skills LGBTQ+ parents can use for navigating emotional/difficult conversations.  Through an interactive and experiential virtual workshop\, she will help participants answer questions such as what exactly does it look like to “hold emotional space” for someone? To “lean in” with empathy”? What is helpful or not helpful to do in such conversations? Is everyone able to feel empathy?  Dr. Bukky aims to offer simple\, concrete information to support you in cultivating your ability to show up for your family and friends in more emotionally attuned ways.  This is the first session in a 2-part series.\n  \nDr Bukky Kolawole is the founder and Executive Director of Relationship HQ\, a place that exists to nurture vibrant human connection so that anyone served feels whole\, seen\, and celebrated in the mirror and in the world.  She* is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience serving as a therapist to queer people and their partners/families.  She specializes in providing couples therapy and providing dynamic and experiential workshops focused on strengthening interpersonal relationships with people and organizations.\n  \nThis will be an interactive\, 90-minute session. Space will be affirming of all identities and is poly-friendly. It is preferred that people who identify as being in a partnership together be on the same camera\, however\, if that is not possible let us know; you can still participate! If you identify as single\, please bring along someone who you are in a closer relationship with (the relationship does not have to be romantic).\n  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/how-are-you-really-emotional-connection-in-a-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T210000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200236Z
CREATED:20200526T205558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200236Z
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SUMMARY:Single Dad Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Single dads\, you are most definitely not alone! \nJoin us\, Gays with Kids\, and single dads from across the nation to share ideas for keeping your family safe\, happy and healthy; dish about tele-dating during a pandemic; and hear what some of our favorite social media single dads are up to\, including: \n* Nuno Costa\, @nuno_costa_cf \n* José Rolón\, @nycgaydad \n* Cameron Call\, @drcameroncall \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/single-dad-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T210000
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SUMMARY:Multiracial Families Forum: An Open Dialogue About the Unique Lived Experiences of Our Families
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Equality\, Gays with Kids\, and other dads raising multiracial families to discuss strategies for raising identity-conscious children\, navigating challenging conversations about race and identity\, and protecting and preparing our kids to be able to confront issues of race and identity. This event is led by a trained diversity expert\, gay dad\, and Family Equality Board Member\, Victor Self. \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT\, CLICK HERE. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/multiracial-families-forum-an-open-dialogue-about-the-unique-lived-experiences-of-our-families/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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SUMMARY:Practical Parenting: Understanding Trauma in a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:While LGBTQ+ parents struggle to maintain sanity during this time of Coronavirus\, homeschooling\, working from home\, experiencing unemployment or underemployment\, and more\, it can be useful to take a step back and think about what this current situation is doing to our brains (and the brains of our children). Join Family Equality as we welcome Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin to our Practical Parenting series\, where we bring you valuable insights into the world of family dynamics during times of stress. Dr. Veldorale-Griffin will provide you with concrete tips and tricks for understanding how trauma manifests in our day-to-day lives and how to mitigate its effects.\n\n\n \n\n \nDr. Veldorale-Griffin is an Assistant Professor in Marriage and Family Sciences at Northcentral University and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with over 10 years’ experience working in private practice and agency settings. She has a PhD in Family and Child Sciences and specializes in working with transgender youth and adults and their families.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/practical-parenting-understanding-trauma-in-a-pandemic-2/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T143000
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SUMMARY:30-Minute Full Body Family Workout with Venture Out
DESCRIPTION:Join The Venture Out Project’s Founder\, Perry Cohen\, for a 30-minute full-body workout. Perry will take you through a warmup\, high-intensity interval workout\, and then cool down and stretch. This workout won’t require any equipment other than your energy and enthusiasm. If you feel like giving yourself an extra challenge\, have a backpack loaded with some water bottles or other heavy objects handy! Check back in here on Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to watch the WORLD PREMIERE of this workout—or tune in later in the day or week to break a sweat. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Venture Out Project has been bringing the queer community together to experience the beauty and fun of the wilderness since 2015. Their trips are run by queer people for queer people and are open to all levels of experience. The Venture Out Project is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for queer and trans people to experience nature and build community. In addition\, they also provide comprehensive inclusion workshops for educators\, adventure professionals\, summer/day camps\, and more.\n\nSUPPORT VENTURE OUT’S WORK\nFacebook: @ventureoutproject\nInstagram: @theventureoutproject (@perrylcohen)\nDonations: ventureoutproject.com/donate
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/30-minute-full-body-family-workout-with-venture-out/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood,Whole Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T210000
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SUMMARY:Dad Date Night: #CoupleHacks
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other gay\, bi and trans dads from across the nation at our second Gay Dad Virtual Hangout\, co-hosted with Gays with Kids. \nPlus\, some of our favorite influencers and social friends will share tips to help dads find time to reconnect with each other\, and we’ll also look forward to sharing your own ideas and experiences. Our first tip – attend this dad date night! \nConfirmed influencers / social friends include: \n* Burton Buffaloe & Dustin Smith\, @bbbuffaloe & @dustin_patrick_smith\n* Erik & Adam McEwen\, @mchusbands\n* Clayton Shelvin & \, @real_dads_of_neworleans\n* Antwon & Nate Chavis\, @achavis56 & @n8chavis \nMore dads to be announced shortly… \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT\, CLICK HERE. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/couplehacks-gay-dads-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T173000
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SUMMARY:WORLD PREMIERE: 10 Minute Heart-Brain Connection Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday for a much-needed 10 minute break to your week—or tune in later to watch anytime you’re in need of some brain and body refreshment!\n\nOur heart is more than just an organ\, it’s an expansive energy center. There are more nerve connections between the heart and the brain than any other system in the body – in fact\, 90% of these connecting fibers ascend from the heart up to the brain. These neural pathways are constantly sending signals that interact with the brain’s higher cognitive and emotional centers\, and it has been scientifically proven that practicing positive emotions both increases intuition and promotes creativity.\n\nThis bite-sized workshop will start with a brief lesson about the heart-brain connection and end with an uplifting\, heart centered meditation to evoke full body balance.  Leave feeling refreshed and radiant! \n\nAbout Amanda Leaveck\nAmanda Leaveck specializes in helping high achievers slow down\, find balance\, and flow through life with more ease. Through a neuroscience-based curriculum\, yoga\, meditation\, and honoring the earth’s cycles and seasons\, her clients learn tangible skills to help them live more delicious lives.  In addition to attaining a B.S. in Neuroscience at the University of Saint Thomas\, she graduated from the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in 2017\, where she focused on the integral relationship between connective tissue and the nervous system.  Through coaching\, yoga\, meditation\, online courses\, and her virtual learning platform\, Science & Magic\, Amanda offers services that connect us all more deeply to our brilliant human bodies. You can follow Amanda and her virtual learning platform here: @scienceandmagicofficial.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/world-premiere-10-minute-heart-brain-connection-meditation/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T170000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200305Z
CREATED:20200424T190418Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Education: Criminal Justice and the LGBTQ+ Community
DESCRIPTION:You may have heard that COVID-19 is ravaging jails\, prisons\, and detention centers across the U.S. But did you know that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be incarcerated than our non-LGBTQ+ counterparts? Did you know that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be serving life sentences and are more likely to be held in solitary confinement than others? If you’ve ever wanted to learn about America’s criminal justice system and how it uniquely impacts the LGBTQ+ community\, join Family Equality for this interactive session offered in partnership with Beyond These Walls and Our Family Coalition. Our three organizations are pleased to offer this unique opportunity for LGBTQ+ families to learn more about our community members living behind bars. You’ll also learn how to take action today to provide immediate relief to prisoners impacted by COVID-19.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. \n\nBeyond These Walls provides direct support\, education\, and advocacy for and with LGBTQ+ prisoners in the Pacific NW (and trans prisoners everywhere). They are currently running an active COVID-19 Crisis Line for incarcerated people and their families\, in addition to overseeing several prisoner leadership programs behind bars.\n\nOur Family Coalition advances equity for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) families with children through support\, education\, and advocacy. They offer workshops\, support groups\, outings\, seasonal celebrations\, meet-ups\, classes\, play dates and referrals for LGBTQ families in San Francisco and the East Bay\, and will be providing many of those regular programs online for the duration of the current pandemic.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/social-justice-education-criminal-justice-and-the-lgbtq-community/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T200000
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SUMMARY:Your Needs Matter: Self Care in a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Your Needs Matter: Why Caring for Your Self is an Act of Generosity \nMainstream parenting culture might have you believe it’s selfish to prioritize your own Self-care. But especially during this global pandemic\, it’s important to deconstruct and consciously examine the beliefs you hold about how much you’re allowed to tend to your Self\, the impact your Self-care has on your relationship with your child\, and more. In this workshop with Nic Strack\, you’ll have an opportunity to discover some of the most impactful beliefs you hold around what it means to care for your Self and start to reframe how you think about the importance of care. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR.  \nNic Strack (pronouns: they/them) is a Parenting Coach; they help parents custom-create their own parenting styles in order to make more conscious choices with confidence and grace. They have a degree in Cognitive Science & Psychology from the University of California – Berkeley\, and they’re a brilliant\, hilarious\, awkward-as-fuck human who’s proud to be an autistic non-binary queer parent of color to a 3.5 year old little one. \nFollow Nic on social @nicstrack!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/your-needs-matter-self-care-in-a-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T133000
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SUMMARY:WORLD PREMIERE: Get Ready with Willam Belli | Full-Face Drag Makeup Tutorial for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar and Youtube extraordinaire Willam Belli gets ready? Join for the WORLD PREMIERE of this drag makeup tutorial! \nhttps://youtu.be/7YdcxFN6-KI \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/world-premiere-get-ready-with-willam-belli-full-face-drag-makeup-tutorial-for-kids/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T133000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200350Z
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UID:10001249-1588249800-1588253400@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 and Our Families: A Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Family Equality’s LGBTQ+ policy experts have been hard at work fighting to ensure that our families are included in all COVID-19 emergency response legislation—and now\, they want to hear from you! \nHow has COVID-19 impacted your family? Do you feel you have faced discrimination or anti-LGBTQ responses when seeking services? What do you need from your local\, state\, and federal government? And how can we advocate for you in the coming weeks and months?  \nYour experiences will shape our priorities as we continue this fight for full lived and legal LGBTQ+ equality. In this townhall\, we will also give you an update on what we’re doing to protect families like yours and answer questions you might have about legislation that impacts your families. This is a great opportunity to direct our work and share your story with this community! We hope to see you there. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/covid-19-and-our-families-a-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T200000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200353Z
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SUMMARY:BiWeekly Trans\, Non-binary\, and Gender Non-Conforming Parents Meetup
DESCRIPTION:This peer support space is a place for any and all parents & caregivers who identify as transgender\, non -binary\, gender nonconforming or anywhere on the genderqueer spectrum. This space is meant for folks to connect\, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, your tools for coping\, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! \nWe are delighted to announce that this week’s transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming parents meet-up will have a special guest! Aydian Dowling is an activist\, Youtube vlogger\, entrepreneur\, and transgender dad. Aydian was not only the first trans person on the cover of Men’s Health magazine but also the first trans person on the cover of an international LGBT magazine. As a motivational speaker\, Aydian uses his platform to shine a light on the struggles and joys of the transgender community. Most recently\, Aydian’s journey has included parenting a young toddler and we can’t wait to discuss the struggles and joys of queer parenting with him! \nJess Venable-Novak is on staff at Family Equality and will be the group’s facilitator. They are a young\, non-binary step-parent living in rural Vermont. Jess is looking forward to holding space for parents & caregivers like them to find each other and connect. \n*Please note: This event is for trans\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming folks only. \nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS EVENT\nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trans-non-binary-and-gender-non-conforming-parents-meetup-2020-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday: Guided Meditation and Healing
DESCRIPTION:At a time when so many of us are facing the unknown\, many of us are struggling with being in one space day to day. But meditation and breathwork can provide some respite! \nWork with meditation expert\, Minita Gandhi\, founder of Minita Studio\, to learn tools that you can use every day to create more calm in your life. Meditation and breathwork can reduce anxiety\, increase respiratory function\, cure insomnia\, and most of all give you peace of mind. Whether it’s your first time meditating or if you already have a healthy practice\, join Minita as she guides you through various meditation styles and shares her self-care practices for this time of sheltering at home. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE.  \nNote: wear something comfortable and have something to write with on hand! \nMinita Gandhi is an intuitive healer and energy worker\, 250- RYT yoga therapist\, Reiki-I certified practitioner\, and manifestation coach. Born in Mumbai\, India\, and raised under the principles of Jainism and Ayurveda\, Minita has been a life-long vegetarian practicing the laws of ahimsa (non-violence). She has been healing with energy and her hands since childhood and teaching manifestation principles and meditation for over 20+ years. She is a life-long student of yoga and certified under David Adams in the Hatha tradition of Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar. Minita is a strong believer in making healing and peace of mind accessible to everyone. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/wellness-wednesday-guided-meditation-and-healing/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T153000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200357Z
CREATED:20200420T195051Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Parenting: Potty Learning in a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to be done with diapers and pull-ons gently and without bribes? Would you like potty learning to be a bonding experience and not a fight? Is it impossible to change your moving baby’s diaper? \nFor families with little or zero potty experience or families of kids having challenges with potty learning at any age\, this is your chance to learn a shame-free\, evidence-based method for transitioning from diapers to the potty! Potty learning can be all about teaching simple hygiene skills and spending connected quality time together. This workshop will include time to learn and ask questions about your family’s specific situation. All this at-home togetherness makes potty learning easier\, so now’s the time! \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP\, CLICK HERE.  \nMoorea Malatt is a queer mom and teacher\, lactation counselor and gentle sleep consultant with 25 years of experience in toddler and infant care. As a parent consultant who runs Savvy Parenting Support\, Moorea has been coaching families to become Potty Savvy privately and in sold-out workshops for years and is thrilled to be offering this free session to Family Equality’s community!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/practical-parenting-potty-learning-in-a-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T210000
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SUMMARY:Gay Dad Virtual Hangout: Connect and Learn New #LifeHacks
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other gay\, bi and trans dads from across the nation at our first Gay Dad Virtual Hangout\, co-hosted with Gays with Kids. \nMeet some of our most popular influencers\, who will each share a #LifeHack that we hope will make #SocialDistancing a bit less crazy for you and your family. \nIMPORTANT: This Zoom call requires a link and password\, which we will email you on Thursday 1-2 hours prior to the event start time. \nClick here to register for this event.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/gay-dad-virtual-hangout-connect-and-learn-new-lifehacks/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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