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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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SUMMARY:Music & Story Time with Queer Kid Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Raise your rainbow flag! Lindz Amer\, creator of the LGBTQ+ webseries\, “Queer Kid Stuff” and the new family podcast\, “Activist\, You!” hosts this music and story hour for kids of all ages (especially little ones aged 3–7) right here at The Neighborhood and on Facebook Live!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/music-time-with-queer-kid-stuff-2020-04-28/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T140000
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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:20200429T190000
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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:COVID-19 and Stress: Strategies for Fertility Patients
DESCRIPTION:Trying to conceive (TTC) or thinking about trying to conceive and dealing with COVID-19 stress at the same time? We have you covered. In this webinar\, Lisa Schuman\, LCSW\, the Director of the Center for Family Building\, will explain why TTC stress activates the same mechanism as COVID-19 stress—and what to do about it. \nThe Center for Family Building has just created a FREE ebook for people who need help managing this stressful time! \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR\, CLICK HERE.  \nLisa Schuman\, LCSW is the Director of The Center for Family Building\, the Director of Mental Health Services for Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut and Gay Parents to Be. She has won awards for her research at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society and lectures extensively. Her goal is to help people have an easier path to parenthood. Lisa and her team counsel individuals and couples in their NYC offices and through Zoom. \nFollow the Center for Family Building on Twitter (@familybuild) and on Instagram and Facebook (thecenterforfamilybuilding). \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/covid-19-and-stress-strategies-for-fertility-patients/
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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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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SUMMARY:Drag Queen Story Hour with Nina West!
DESCRIPTION:RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar and friend of Family Equality\, Nina West\, is bringing the magic of story hour to the comfort and safety of your home! Join us LIVE here\, on Youtube\, or on Facebook for an hour of fun\, family\, and friendship. \n \nFollow Nina West on social! \nInstagram: @NinaWest\nFacebook: @superdragqueen\nTwitter: @NinaWest\nninawest.com  \n\nThis event is made possible with the support of OurShelves Diverse Kids Books\, a queer-owned diverse kids’ book box service and advocacy effort. To learn more about OurShelves\, visit www.OurShelves.com.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-queen-story-hour-with-nina-west/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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SUMMARY:Kid Skills: Tarot Card Reading
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been curious about reading tarot cards? Do you want to learn about the history of tarot and how it can help you access your own intuition? Join Lorena Reynolds for this fun\, interactive workshop that will teach you all about reading tarot! \nBy day\, Lorena is a lawyer who works to find justice for LGBTQ individuals and families. But she’s also been reading tarot cards since she was a tween herself\, and she’s excited to share her passion for the cards with the next generation of readers! \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE.  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/kid-skills-tarot-card-reading/
CATEGORIES:Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood
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