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The Odd Moms panel is back and diving headfirst into the chaos of summer 2025. Chelsea, Britt, Lindsey, and Jess tackle the massive No Kings Movement protests, the bombings in Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Trump’s declaration of martial law in D.C., and the looming threat to marriage equality. Along the way, they share how they’re navigating these issues as parents — from deciding what to tell their kids, to finding moments of joy in a heavy world.
This episode blends raw reactions, personal stories, and practical resources for talking to kids about difficult current events. Whether you joined the protests, watched from afar, or are simply trying to keep your family grounded, this conversation offers solidarity, perspective, and a few laughs in the face of the unprecedented.
Key Takeaways
- No Kings Movement impact: Millions protested nationwide, with small-town turnouts rivaling big cities. The movement addressed democracy, voting rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant protections.
- Parenting in protest culture: Panelists share why they did or didn’t bring their kids to demonstrations, and how they explain activism in age-appropriate ways.
- Bombings in Iran: Reflections on the fear, déjà vu from 9/11-era deployments, and the challenge of shielding children from overwhelming news.
- Humanitarian crisis in Gaza: Even without deep political knowledge, the panel agrees — children starving is unacceptable. They share ways to help without overwhelming kids.
- Martial law in D.C.: Concerns about militarized policing, detainment camps, and historical parallels to authoritarian regimes.
- Marriage equality at risk: The petition to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges sparks fear, frustration, and personal reflections on LGBTQ+ rights.
- Balancing joy and advocacy: From Taylor Swift album drops to quiet acts of rebellion.
Sound Bites
- “All children are our children. And as parents, we have a duty to protect and ensure they have a future.” – Chelsea Myers
- “Protesting might get snuffed out for a while unless we teach our kids how to actively participate in it.” – Britt Sandoval
- “You can care about all children without knowing every political detail — starving a child is not a political stance.” – Jess Rabon
- “Allow yourself to find the glimmers. Rest is resistance.” – Chelsea Myers
Resources for Parents
- Little Justice Leaders – activism resources for families
- A Kids Book About… – accessible introductions to social justice topics
- UNICEF – information on global humanitarian efforts
- Vote Mama Foundation – supporting parents in politics
- Ground News - a platform that makes it easy to compare news sources, read between the lines of media bias and break free from algorithms.
- Vitus "V" Spehar - an accomplished TikToker and political advocate, best known for Under The Desk News™, the GenZ and Millenials go-to source for news.
- Muzzy Brand Dolls - creating opportunities to explor
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