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Parenting and PoliticsHow Parents Are Fighting Anti-LGBTQ Policies in Florida with Nadine SmithIn this episode Diana talks to Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida, about everyone should be paying attention to what is happening in Florida, how the tide is turning and she remains hopeful abotu the future. Nadie discusses how Equality Florida is fighting anti-LGBTQ policies in Florida (and how they're winning). In this candid conversation, Nadine also shares the incredible organizing that is happening on the ground, in what she calls "Frontline Florida," and how parents from all over the country can support actions and efforts on the ground. Listen to find out what o...
2024-04-0444 min
Parenting and PoliticsBirth Control Without a Prescription: Is the Opill Safe and Affordable? with Victoria NicholsIn this episode, Diana chats with Victoria Nichols, the project director of Free the Pill to discuss the Opill, which is the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill which will be available online and on store shelves soon. The Free the Pill coalition is a group of more than 200 reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations, research and advocacy groups, youth activists, health care providers, prominent medical and health professional associations, and others who share a commitment to ensuring more equitable access to safe, effective, and affordable birth control to people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities in the U...
2024-03-1431 min
Parenting and PoliticsWhy Centering Our Youth's Wellbeing is a Win for Our Society with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson In this episode, Diana talks to Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, the Executive Director of the Children's Defense Fund, an organization which focuses on advocating for the whole child. CDF envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive. In this heartwarming and powerful conversation, Diana and Dr. Wilson discuss why poverty is a public policy choice -- and why centering our youth's wellbeing is a MUST and a win for our society. Diana and Dr. Wilson discuss: CDF's work across 30 states CDF's annual re...
2024-02-2843 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 60: Why Mom Power Is More Important than Ever with Kristin Rowe-FinkbeinerWhat happens when your infant child has medical needs you need to tend to, but there is no paid family medical leave in place? You get pushed out of the workforce, an that is exactly what happened to Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and Co-founder of MomsRising. It was this event, which Kristin appropriately calls an unforeseen "health crisis" that pushed Kristin out of the workforce. She found herself unemployed, taking care of an infant and going down a rabbit hole where she went looking for answers (and stats!) about what moms were facing in the United States... surely she...
2024-01-1637 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 59: Why Prioritizing Children's Rights Benefits Us All with Adam BenforadoWhat would happen if we put children first in our country? What would happen if we empowered children at all ages and centered the law to protect our youngest citizens? In this episode Diana talks to Adam Benforado, a children's rights expert, an award winning author and law professor at Drexel University, about how prioritizing children's rights would benefit us all. In his critically acclaimed new book, A Minor Revolution: How Prioritizing Kids Benefits Us All, Adam criticizes America’s failure to invest in, protect, and empower its youngest citizens and presents a bold plan for reorienting soc...
2023-12-1248 min
Parenting and PoliticsHow Do We Parent Boys to Combat Man Box Culture? with Mark GreeneIn this episode, Diana talks to Mark Greene, an expert on healthy masculinity and author of The Little #MeToo Book for Men, and founder of a community called “Remaking Manhood” on Instagram. They discuss what man box culture means, how it affects our boys, and what we can do as parents to ensure that our boys are not adhering to the precepts of man box culture that can hurt their ability to be full human beings with a wide range of emotions. Mark also highlights powerful statistics from Equimundo that show how man box culture affects men in the...
2023-11-2954 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 57: The Youth Vote and Disinformation in the Latinx Community with Maria Teresa KumarWhy are Latinx voters being targeted with disinformation? What does young Latinx Voting Power in 2024 look like? In this episode Diana talks to Maria Teresa Kumar, the Executive Director of Voto Latino, about the possibilities that young Latino voters bring as so many turn 18 before the 2024 election. They also discuss why and how bad actors are targeting the Latinx community by spreading disinformation to wreak havoc in USA elections, and what we can do as a community to ensure disinformation doesn’t spread, especially to older adults targeted with direct messaging by nefarious groups such as M4L. ...
2023-11-1442 min
Parenting and PoliticsWhy Abortion Bans Affect Latinas the Most with Lupe RodriguezIn this conversation, Diana talks to Lupe Rodriguez, the Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, about why Latinas are the group most impacted by abortion bans around the country and what the Latina Institute is doing to fight for abortion rights, particularly in the states where latinas are the most affected: Arizona, Texas and Florida. In this episode, Diana and Lupe also touch on: the intersectionality of reproductive justice work what on-the-ground organizing for abortion rights looks like in the Latinx community how reproductive rights and abortion care will impact the 2024 election How...
2023-10-3039 min
Mamas 411 Podcast149 - Invitados: Diana Limongi y Ludovic Gabriele. Sobre crianza multicutural y la importancia de los idiomasInvitados: Diana Limongi and Ludo Gabriele. Sobre crianza multicultural y la importancia de los idiomas.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mamas-411-podcast--3570279/support.
2023-02-2843 min
Cocriando na Podosfera#Ep.08/2022 - Promo SMPC 2022: VII Semana de Metodologia & Produção CientíficaEste é um episódio promocional da VII Semana de Metodologia & Produção Científica (SMPC 2022), evento organizado pelas Bibliotecas do Campus do Benfica da Universidade Federal do Ceará e que será realizado de 07 a 11 de novembro de 2022 em transmissão ao vivo multiplataforma. Para conferir toda a programação do evento, basta acessar a playlist SMPC 2022 no YouTube: https://bit.ly/playlist-smpc-2022 *** Para saber mais sobre a concepção da SMPC, acesse o artigo disponível no Repositório Institucional da UFC: https://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/30211 -- Participam deste episódio: Ariádila Matos Mesquita; Diana Costa Fortier Silva; F...
2022-10-3140 min
Parenting and PoliticsLa Marea Verde and What We Can Learn from the Abortion Rights Fight in Latin AmericaAt a time when the USA has struck down Roe v. Wade and there are attacks on women's reproductive freedoms, the opposite has been happening in Latin America. In this episode, Diana talks to Paula Avila Guillén, the Executive Director of the Women's Equality Center about the Abortion Rights Fight in Latin America and La Marea Verde-- the Green Wave-- that has arrived in the USA. They discuss the abortion rights movement in Latin America and how it went from being a small movement to something much. bigger that people marched into the streets-- and to th...
2022-10-2147 min
Parenting and PoliticsLatinas' Access to Reproductive Care in a Post-Roe World with Lupe Rodriguez“The decision to become a parent is one of the most life decision that anybody can make.” In this episode Diana has a candid conversation with Lupe Rodriguez, Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice about Latinas’ and the Latinx community’s access to reproductive care: -what that looked like before the overturning of Roe v. Wade -the specific barriers to access that Latinx communities face to access abortion care (hint hint Border Patrol has something to do with it) -how we can shift cultural narratives -Marianis...
2022-09-2837 min
Parenting and PoliticsAbortion Rights Victory in Kansas with Kansas Abortion FundEarlier this week, the people of Kansas went out to the polls and had their voice heard… coming out in record numbers to say they want abortion rights protected in the state constitution. In this episode, Diana chats with Josh Siebenaler, organizer with the Kansas Abortion Fund. They discuss what organizing for abortion rights looks like in traditionally red-state like Kansas, what other states are having abortion rights in ballot measures this coming year, and why abortion rights is one of the top issues of the midterms. Josh has excellent advice for those looking to get inv...
2022-08-0537 min
Parenting and PoliticsParents Must Rise Against Mass Shootings with Sarah MontoyaIn this episode, recorded a day after the Uvalde mass shooting where elementary school children and teachers were murdered, Diana talks to Sarah Montoya, a joyful motherhood coach and mom in San Francisco. They discuss why parenting IS political, how politics affects every part of our children's lives and why we must be engaged and pay attention to what elected leaders are doing-or not doing. They join to process the awful reality that our children have become casualties in a world where elected leaders answer to the NRA and not to their constituents. They are a...
2022-05-2724 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 51: Why We Should Build a Parent Nation with Dr. Dana SuskindIn this episode, Diana talks to Dr. Dana Suskind, the author of Parent Nation, Unlocking Evey Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise Dr. Suskind is a pediatric neurosurgeon who decided to use her experience working with children and families and brain research to write a book about what families need and how a society can help families thrive through policy. They discuss: What is happening in a baby’s brain in the early years? What is the Return on investment of investing in children in the early years? How do we get the lawmakers to use...
2022-05-2041 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 50: God, Abortions and KidsWe are kicking off Season 2 with Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft from Raising Imagination and we're chatting about abortion rights, how we can talk to our kids about what is happening-- and where does God and faith fit into all this, as parents who are committed to raising empathetic, respectful citizens of the world. Amanda shares what her Christian faith teaches her about abortion and how we can talk to our kids about difficult topics. She invites us to TAKE action by: 1. Participate in rallies #BansoffourBodies (happening tomorrow May 14th and 2. Donate to independent clinics. 3. Educate yourself on abortion pills. REMEMBER! As of th...
2022-05-1345 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 49: Parenting During a Global Pandemic: Let's Check InAs we're getting close to the second anniversary of the pandemic, we wanted to talk about how parents and children are feeling-- what's normal? What isn't? How should parents be coping with (what feels like) incessant changes to every day life. Diana talks to Lina Acosta Sandaal, a parenting and child development expert, about what is considered normal for the times we are living in, and what to look out for in ourselves and in our kids. We also discuss when we should seek professional help. ***Please seek professional help if you have thoughts about harming yourself. Yo...
2022-02-0654 min
Parenting and PoliticsWhat Happens When You Deny Women Abortions with Dr. Diana FosterWhat happens when a woman is denied an abortion? That's exactly what Dr. Foster set out to find out in the groundbreaking Turnaway Study. which followed two sets of women for five years: one who had access to a wanted abortion, and a group who was denied. In this very timely discussion on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Dr. Foster shares her findings about what the physical, financial, emotional impacts of women how are denied abortions are and what real implications denying abortions can have to families across the country.
2022-01-2241 min
Mamas 411 Podcast105- Invitada: Diana Limongi. Madre y activista, directora de campaña en Moms Rising/Mamás con PoderInvitada: Diana Limongi. Madre y activista, directora de campaña en Moms Rising/Mamás con PoderLa encuentras en : @ladydeelg y https://www.facebook.com/diana.limongiLas plataformas de Moms Rising y Mamás con Poder son:https://www.mamasconpoder.org y https://www.momsrising.orgConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mamas-411-podcast--3570279/support.
2021-10-1940 min
Parenting and PoliticsPaid Leave, Child Tax Credit, Affordable Childcare, UPK... Why We Need All of Them with Julie KashenIn this episode Diana talks to Julie Kashen, Director of Economic Justice at the Century Foundation, about the family friendly policies that parents need and why these policies shouldn’t be looked at separately, but why we need them together. We discuss why this is a historic moment to finally get the family friendly Policies families in the USA need now: paid leave, the child tax credit, affordable child care and universal pre-k past the finish line and signed into law. Listen to find out what's happening in Congress and why we must make all thes...
2021-10-1923 min
Parenting and PoliticsWhy the Time to #SolveChildcare is Now with Nina PerezIn this episode, Diana is talking to Nina Perez, the National Director of Early Childhood at MomsRising.org about why this is the moment to make a comprehensive, high-quality child care and pre-k system for families a reality. Nina is an expert in child care advocacy and in this episode she discusses how we *almost* got to universal child care under the Nixon administration, what the current legislation looks like, why it is important that parents share their stories, and what parents can do to push elected officials to support policies that benefit children and families. ...
2021-09-2242 min
Parenting and PoliticsThe American Families Plan: A Big, Bold Investment in our Children with Katie HammIn this episode Diana talks to Katie Hamm, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development, at the Office of Early Childhood Development in the Biden Administration. Diana and Katie discuss: - The Child Tax Credit and making it permanent - How the AFP will help families with a 0-5 childcare plan - a federally funded universal 3K and UPK. - "How are we going to pay for all this?" AND MORE! For more information on the American Families Plan visit whitehouse.gov/americanfamiliesplan
2021-07-2830 min
Parenting and PoliticsHow This Mom Reimagines Education and Runs for City Council with Evie Hantzopoulos”Education funding should be non-negotiable... We are already not getting what we deserve-- how can we possibly cut any more? It’s such an injustice." In this episode, Diana talks to Evie Hantzopoulos, a mom, educator and community leader who is running for NYC Council in District 22, in Queens, NYC. They discuss all things public school education: reimagining schools to serve the whole child getting police out of schools school budgets restorative justice practices community schools what can City Council do to improve schools (and what can't it do? Why does NYS owe NYC billio...
2021-03-1759 min
Parenting and PoliticsWhy We Need More Moms in Office with Liuba Grechen ShirleyWhen people asked Liuba Grechen Shirley what she needed to run for office, she replied "child care." They told her they couldn't help with that, but luckily for us, Liuba ran anyway, even though she had a 1 year old and a 3 year old. In this episode, Diana and Liuba discuss what it's like to run for office while raising two toddlers, why child care is a racial equity issue, canceling student loan debt and what that could mean for our country's economic growth. They also discuss how Vote Mama is helping more moms run for o...
2021-03-0544 min
Parenting and PoliticsRepresentation, Storytelling and Motherhood with S. Nadia HussainIn this episode, Diana talks to S. Nadia Hussain, a fierce activist, mother and Senior Campaign Director at MomsRising. In a candid conversation a day after Kamala Harris became our nation's VP, Diana and Nadia, who is Bangladeshi-American, talk about why representation matters and what this historic win means for children (both white and of color). Nadia shares why she decided to run for school board with an infant at home, why parents must raise their voices and why storytelling "saves lives and changes the world." Nadia lives in New Jersey with her...
2021-01-221h 06
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2021-01-1451 min
Parenting and PoliticsThrough the Night Film: The Human Stories Behind 24-Hour ChildcareWho needs 24-hour childcare? When we think of child care, we think many things, but usually we think of a standard child care situation for parents who work 9-5 jobs... but who takes care of the children of the people who work around the clock? People like Deloris and Patrick Hogan, who have been childcare providers since 1985, operating a 24 hour daycare out of their home. In this episode, Diana talks to Loira Limbal, the filmmaker behind the documentary titled "Through the Night" which tells the story of Dee's Tots, a 24 hour home based daycare. Dee's T...
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BeREALEp 039 – The Importance of DadsWelcome back to BeREAL! This week Diana and Ednesha are joined by two dads, Darren Carter and John Palau, to discuss all things fatherhood. We’ve had many moms on the show before but now it's time to talk about the paternal side of parenting. The two fathers are here to discuss their journey to fatherhood and what it’s like being a dad during a pandemic.
Darren Carter describes himself as an imperfect man who is here to share his insights as a husband, father (foster and adoptive) follower of Christ, and an adult with ADHD. He currently has three...
2020-11-2459 min
Parenting and PoliticsElection 2020 Debrief: Where Do We Go From Here?In this episode Jenna Arnold is BACK to debrief with Diana on the 2020 election results. They talk about President Elect Biden, Vice President-Elect Harris, and discuss all the issues the results of this election have shed light on... how many people voted for Trump, why Trump is a cult leader, what is Trump going to do after this, why we need a baseline of beliefs and the work is only starting, and much more!
2020-11-181h 02BeREALEp 038 – Post Election Conversation: Parenting, Politics, and Your WellbeingWelcome back to BeREAL! This week, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Diana Limongi to discuss post election fatigue, pandemic exhaustion, and parenting during COVID.
Diana Limongi is a bilingual nonprofit professional, blogger, activist, podcaster and Latina mom. On her blog she writes about motherhood, life in NYC and raising bilingual and multicultural kids. Her podcast, Parenting and Politics, seeks to inform, inspire and empower parents to take action and make a difference. As a nonprofit professional and activist, Diana has experience in digital content creation and organizing, working with organizations that help mothers, children and families. She has worked...
2020-11-1754 min
Parenting and PoliticsWomen, Religion and Politics with Rev. Amanda Hambrick AshcraftIt's 5 days until Election Day 2020 and in this episode we are talking to Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft about women, religion and politics! We talk about the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the pro-choice versus pro life movement, white women and patriarchy and we ask... would Jesus vote for Trump? Listen, share and don't forget to VOTE on or before November 3rd! This is literally the most important election of our lifetimes!
2020-10-2939 min
Parenting and PoliticsWhy Parents Should Only Vote Democratic in 202014 days left in this presidential election season! People are voting NOW! Are you pumped? In this episode, Diana talks to Democratic National Committee Directors, Xochitl Hinojosa, Communications Director, and Muthoni Wambu Kraal, Political and Organizing Director, about why we must vote Democratic up and down the ballot -- for our children and for our future generations. In this episode we discuss: Why this is the most important election of our lifetime What parents (and everyone else!) can do to support efforts to elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Why down ballot elections are SO...
2020-10-2055 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 36: Latinx Moms for Climate Change with Natalie CareyLatinx moms for Climate Change is what we're discussing in this episode with Natalie Carney, the Campaign Director of Vote Like a Madre, a movement that was created to mobilize Latinx moms to vote for candidates who believe that climate change is real, and that will support policies that will help save our environment. Climate change is one of the top concerns for Latinos at the polls. Latinos have been "rinsing, reducing, reusing, recycling" before it was cool. Listen to learn why we must #VOTELIKEAMADRE, and why we must pinky promise with our kids to...
2020-10-1242 min
Parenting and PoliticsReimagining Schools without Police with Beatriz BeckfordYou may have heard of the "school to prison" pipeline and calls to "defund the police" ... but what does this mean? How are our children and communities affected by the presence of police in schools? How are our children's mental, emotional and physical health affected when regular behavior is criminalized in the places that are supposed to educate and nurture them? In this episode, Diana speaks to Beatriz Beckford, the National Director of Youth and Education Justice at MomsRising. In this important and necessary conversation, Beatriz breaks down what the school to prison pipeline is, how Black...
2020-10-0151 min
Parenting and PoliticsRemembering and Honoring RBG's Life and LegacyIn this episode, Diana and other mom activists (and an activist daughter!) share their thoughts on Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and legacy. Diana is joined by Sara Berliner, Elisa Batista, Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft share the impact RBG's work has had on their lives, and the lessons we can learn from her. Finally, we hear from Micaela, a nine year old activist shows us the future is bright! Listen to their thoughts and why we must honor RBG by working to save our democracy. May Her Memory Be a Blessing. May...
2020-09-2521 min
Parenting and PoliticsWhy White Women Vote the Way They Do with Jenna ArnoldWhy are white women voting against their self-interests? In this episode Diana talks to Jenna Arnold, the author of Raising Our Hands, How white women can stop avoiding hard conversations, start accepting responsibility and find our place on the new front lines about the white women vote, progressive white women, white motherhood, the drug that Fox is giving its viewers, and what is at stake in the 2020 election. (spoiler alert: our democracy). Jenna traveled all over the United States to talk to white women from all different backgrounds: across political spectrums, across socio-economic backgrounds, in...
2020-09-161h 13
Parenting and PoliticsParenting in 2020: COVID19, Losing Child Care and The 2020 ElectionsIn this episode, Diana checks in and shares what has been happening in her family's life during the pandemic. She also discusses what parenting during this time has been like, losing child care and how that affected her family and the overwhelming feelings of parenting during this global pandemic. In this very real and raw conversation, she gets real about the 2020 Election and what's at stake for our families and our country.
2020-08-2731 min
Parenting and PoliticsHow Family Separation Brought Two Moms TogetherWhat would make you leave everything you have ever known behind, and pack the most minimal things in a backpack, grab two of your children, and decide to make a dangerous trip in extreme conditions, across a border, to a country where you didn’t know the language, or the culture and where you didn’t have anyone? In this episode Diana talks to Rosy Pablo Cruz and Julie Schwietert Collazo, authors of The Book of Rosy: A Mother's Story of Separation at the Border. The book tells the story of Rosy, who arrived in the U...
2020-07-2738 min
Parenting and PoliticsThe Fears and Joys of Raising Black ChildrenHow is parenting Black children different than parenting non-Black children? In this episode two moms, Quiana Agbai, founder of Harlem Love Birds, and Vanessa Bell, founder of De Su Mama, share what parenting looks like for them in raising Black children in today's world. Quiana and Vanessa share their fears, but more importantly, how they build their children up to love themselves, to experience joy and how they work to disrupt the narratives and stereotypes of Black families.
2020-06-231h 24
Parenting and PoliticsParent Power for Political Change with Justin RubenHow can we leverage parent power to create real political change? How can parents hold their elected officials accountable? Has COVID19 brought in a once-in-a-lifetime moment where we have the opportunity to create real change, à la post WWII New Deal and make things like paid sick time, universal health care, affordable childcare and paid leave realities in the USA? In this episode Diana talks to Justin Ruben, cofounder and co-director of Parents Together, a multi-racial, cross-class national parents’ organization focused on improving parents’ daily lives and winning policies that help families and kids. Dia...
2020-05-111h 11
Parenting and PoliticsParenting and Mental Health During COVID-19 with Diana GasperoniWhat does parenting look like when you're trapped inside your home with your kids 24/7? Diana and Diana Gasperoni discuss what is "normal" in this new normal, how to check in with our kids, how to communicate with our partners during self quarantine, and when it's time to seek professional help, They discuss how to talk to boomer parents about COVID-19, screen time and more! Follow BeWell Psychotherapy on Instagram and don't forget to share this episodee with your friends!
2020-04-0300 min
Parenting and PoliticsA Bold Proposal: Childcare As a Common Good with Elliot HaspelChildcare as a common good. It may sound extreme to some, but... is it really? We have K-12 free, public school education... why should childcare and early education 0-5 be different? In his book, Crawling Behind, America's Childcare Crisis and How to Fix It, education policy expert Elliot Haspel presents this and other arguments and ideas on how we can improve childcare in the United States. In this conversation Diana and Elliot discuss why childcare should be seen as common good, why parents need to talk about their experiences and hardships finding accessible and affordable childcare, and...
2020-02-2635 min
Parenting and PoliticsWhat Can Parents Do in 2020?After a much needed break, Diana is back and ready to talk about what parents can do to make a difference in 2020! To do so, Diana has a convo with social entrepreneur, activist and founder of Vote Like a Mother Sara Berliner. Sara and Diana discuss what issues and actions they are focusing on in 2020, a pivotal year with the elections coming in November. They also discuss why it is necessary to sometimes step away from the 24/7 media cycle, how we keep hope alive when things seem hopeless. They also discuss what parents c...
2020-02-1040 min
Parenting and PoliticsMerry and Political: Baby Jesus, Consumerism and Gifts with Rev. Amanda Hambrick AshcraftHow we can parent during the holidays and how do we make the holiday season less about stuff and consumerism and more about helping and welcoming others? In this episode, Diana talks to Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft, reverend at Middle Collegiate Church and founder of Raising Imagination. We discuss why the Biblical Christmas story is revolutionary & how parents have a role to reclaim that, as well as how we can fight consumerism during the holidays and teach our children important values. Don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @parentingandpolitics Share th...
2019-12-1846 min
Parenting and PoliticsThe Gender Pay Gap and Salary Negotiation Tips with Jackie Lynn GarciaAll women make less than white men and for Latina women, it's only 54 cents to a man's dollar. November 20th marks Latina Equal Pay Day, marking the almost entire YEAR it takes for a Latina to make what a white man makes in 12 months. In this episode Diana and her guest Jackie Lynn Garcia talk about the gender pay gap. What is it? Why does it exist? And how can women be better advocates for themselves? Jackie provides insights on the gender pay gap, tips on salary negotiation, how to ask for workplace flexibility and...
2019-11-2038 min
Parenting and PoliticsWhy We All Need to Be Counted in the 2020 Census with Aravella SimotasThe Census is mandated in Article 1 of the Constitution, to happen every 10 years so that every person in the United States is counted. In this episode Diana speaks to New York State Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas about the importance of the 2020 Census and what is at stake when we undercount people in our communities. Find out what programs are at risk (spoiler alert: SCHOOLS! TRANPORTATION! CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION!) if we don't properly count all of the people who live in our communities and what you can do to help your neighbors be counted. You can fi...
2019-11-0732 min
Parenting and PoliticsLatinx Political Power, Coalition Building and Voting with Elisa Batista In this episode Diana talks to Elisa Batista, a mom, writer, community organizer and activist based out of Berkeley. They discuss Latinx power, why coalition-building is important and why we must demystify voting. Elisa is currently working on a book with Presente.org Executive Director Matt Nelson tentatively titled "¡Presente! Latinx Power Remaking Democracy." Presente.org, is the nation's largest digital Latinx organization with more than 500,000 member-volunteers advancing social justice through technology, media and culture. This power mom also discusses how Latinx families and today's youth are at the forefront of combatting climate change, and why c...
2019-09-3044 min
Parenting and PoliticsHow We Can Decolonize Parenting with Dr. Rocío Rosales-MezaHave you ever wondered what the term "decolonize parenting" means? How is colonization still affecting us as parents, generations later? What is colonizer mentality? That's all that we're talking about in this fascinating episode! During this conversation Diana and Rocío discuss how our parenting is affected by the ancestral traumas we carry in our DNA, and how the way we were parented affects the way we parent our children. She discusses ways that we can break the cycles of trauma, and why she believes in homeschooling and gentle parenting as ways for us to raise children th...
2019-09-131h 12
Parenting and PoliticsMaking Paid Leave a Reality for All in the USA with Katie Bethell1 in 4 women go back to work less than 2 weeks after giving birth. The United States was one of the few nations in the world that doesn’t give its workers paid leave. Will a federal paid leave law ever become a reality? That is Katie Bethell's mission, as the Executive Director and Founder of Paid Leave US. In this episode Diana and Katie discuss the benefits of paid leave and how we can change the narrative and make paid leave a reality for all workers in the United States by 2022. They also discuss why p...
2019-09-0349 min
Potencial MillonarioEsperalo! Premios Latin PodcastThankfully for those of us who can't get through a commute without them, you can find a podcast on basically any topic. There are titillating options for true crime fanatics, LGBTQ podcasts you can listen to year-round, political podcasts you'll want to binge before Election 2020, and even ones for history buffs. And there's an even assortment of amazing Spanish and Latino podcasts, too. Whether you want to learn the language by listening to engaging banter in Spanish or simply want to hear about news, politics, or cultural musings from Latinos in the know, these are for you.
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2019-08-3000 min
Parenting and PoliticsThe Power of Black Moms with Monifa Bandele "Black women have always been the architects of social movements in this country." In this episode Diana talks to Monifa Bandele, a mom, community leader, activist and Senior Vice President of Healthy Kids & Maternal Justice Programs at MomsRising. They discuss Monifa's path to her activist work, the power of black moms and the maternal justice and school-to-prison pipeline work she heads over at MomsRising. Make sure to follow Monifa on Twitter and MomsRising (@momsrising) on all social media. Don't forget to share the podcast with your friends and leave a review so...
2019-08-2738 min
Parenting and PoliticsBlack Women and the Reproductive Justice Movement with Monica SimpsonIn this episode, Diana talks to Monica Simpson, the Executive Director of the Sister Song, the Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective based in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss the difference between reproductive justice and reproductive rights, and why that nuance is important, a perfect conversation since we just celebrated the 25 years since its creation, the struggles and the wins of the reprojustice movement and why Sister Song is suing the Governor of Georgia. They also discuss activist work, how to support Black women, and why it's important to bring movements to the people. Liste...
2019-08-2042 min
Parenting and PoliticsActivist Fatigue and Taking Care of Ourselves with Carolina Rubio MacWrightIn this episode Diana talks to Carolina Rubio MacWright, a mom, immigrant rights lawyer, activist and artist who is at the front lines of the crisis at the border. Diana and Carolina discuss activist fatigue, and how we can keep our cups full and recharge when it seems that things are nonstop and we have a hard time processing everything that is happening. Carolina has great tips on how we as activists and parents can take care of ourselves. Make sure to follow Carolina on Instagram, @carustol. Don't forget to follow Pare...
2019-08-1252 min
Parenting and PoliticsWhat's Happening with the Podcast and the Country?In this episode Diana shares why she's been MIA, and her thoughts on what's happening in the country. She talks about family separation, and the shootings in El Paso and Dayton. Diana has a special message for the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx community and encourages everyone who is on the sidelines to get involved and use their voice to speak out against what is happening. Diana is the creator of Parenting and Politics Podcast. She is a nonprofit consultant, a mom, blogger and activist. Diana's alma maters are Fordham University, University of Kent in Brussels and N...
2019-08-1205 min
Mamas 411 Podcast004 - Invitada Diana Limongi: Empoderar a los padres para abogar por los derechos de las familiasDiana Limongi- una madre ecuatoriana-américana criando hijos con tres culturas y tres idiomas y con la misión de empoderar a los padres para abogar por los derechos de las familias.Diana Limongi nos habla de la maternidad, la educación temprana, la importancia de que los padres se eduquen en todo lo que tiene que ver con los derechos de todas las familias y cómo ellos pueden hacer la diferencia. Además hablámos de su experiencia en la crianza multilingue y multicultural, sus retos y recompensas. También ella es creadora y anfitriona del pod...
2019-07-1131 min
Parenting and PoliticsAbortion Bans and Challenging Roe v. WadeOn May 15th Alabama's legislature passed the most restrictive abortion bans in the United States. The law, titled was signed by Alabama's Governor, Gov. Kay Ivey, shortly thereafter. The law, titled, Alabama Human Life Protection Act, is set to go into effect in six months. In this episode, you will hear from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Reproductive Freedom Project and Dr. Yashica L. Robinson, one of the few providers in Alabama, who runs the Alabama Women’s Center, discuss Alabama's abortion ban and other abortion bans in other states, what this means for women in her...
2019-05-1817 min
Parenting and PoliticsPosting Bond and Reuniting Families at the BorderOne day Julie Schwietert Collazo heard a report on WNYC about a mother who needed money to post bond and be reunited with her family. That was her aha moment, and the rest is history. Today, Julie and her husband, whom together co-founded Immigrant Families Together, have helped post bond for over 75 people and have raised over $1 million dollars to help asylum seekers. The organization has been overflowing with support across the 50 states; donations can range from the hundreds of thousands of dollars, to children and seniors donating $3 -$5. In this interview Diana and Julie...
2019-05-071h 09
Parenting and PoliticsMaking Affordable Childcare a Reality with Patricia ColeWhy is child care so expensive? How can parents advocate for access to child care that is high quality and affordable for families? What is the Child Care for Working Families Act and how can we make it a reality? This is what Diana and her guest Patricia Cole, the senior director of federal policy at Zero to Three, discuss in this episode of Parenting and Politics. If you've ever had questions about child care, this episode has many answers! Check it out and share it with your friends! Check out the great wor...
2019-04-1735 min
Parenting and PoliticsFathers in the Workplace and Gender Equality with Josh LevsIn this episode Diana talks to Josh Levs, an expert in modern fatherhood and gender in the workplace. In this candid discussion Diana and Josh discuss topics like: - How Mad men era policies cloud the workplace - why we must support a national paid leave program - the stereotypes that harm gender equality - Why moms and dads do the same amount of work - It's not a gender war AND MORE! Check out the conversation and share your thoughts with Diana...
2019-03-1435 min
Parenting and PoliticsWorking Motherhood and Anti-Mom Bias with Katherine GoldsteinIn this episode Diana chats with Katherine Goldstein, journalist and host of the podcast "The Double Shift" about the challenges that working mothers face in the United States. Diana and Katherine discuss how becoming a mother affects a woman's earning ability anti-mom bias in the workplace what reentry to the workforce should look like for moms after childbirth Her podcast The Double Shift ... AND MORE! You can check out the Double Shift on Instagram. Don't forget to share the podcast with your friends, please leave a review and follow...
2019-03-0436 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 10: Social Emotional Learning with Tim ShriverWhat is social emotional learning and why is it important for our children? In this episode Diana talks to Tim Shriver, one of the co-founders of CASEL, the Collaborative of Academic, Social and Emotional Learning and the Co-Chairman of the Aspen Institute's Commission on Social, Emotional and Academic Development about social emotional learning and the Commission's Report, "From A Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope." Tim and Diana discuss: What is social and emotional learning? How children really learn Why it's important to listen to our children Why nurturing the relationship with ou...
2019-02-2148 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 9- Transportation Accessibility for Pregnant Women and FamiliesIn this episode I speak to Christine Serdjinian Yearwood, the founder of Upstand, an organization that works to improve accessibility for pregnant women and families. If you’ve been a pregnant in a metropolitan area you may have experienced difficulties getting a seat on the train, or having access to an elevator with a stroller. Upstand wants to improve life for mothers and families. Upstand has played a great role in advocating for changes for women and families, including advocating for better access in stores (providing ramps for their shops), advocating for elevators in subway stations, and advocating for b...
2019-02-1540 min
Parenting and Politics3 Urgent Issues To Act on NowIn this episode Diana shares a bit about herself so you get to know her better and discusses the pressing issues that should be on your radar as we move into February. Diana discusses the pressing issues you should be calling your elected officials about NOW, the reintroduction of the FAMILY Act and what you need to tell your representatives when you call them. * a potential government shutdown * Family separation * paid family leave / The FAMILY Act We want to hear from you! You ca...
2019-02-1015 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 7 The Road Map to Activism with Elisa Camahort PageIn this episode I speak to Elisa Camahort Page, entreprenur, activist and author of Road Map for Revolutionaries Resistance Activism and Advocacy for All. Elisa discusses what inspired her to write her book (which Diana calls the Bible/Encyclopedia for Activism) and what she learned while traveling all over the country and speaking to different people on her book tour. Elisa also shares first and most important thing that people can do to help them start on the road to activism and resistance and how anyone can make a difference! We discuss Elisa's m...
2019-01-0452 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 6 Early Childhood and the Importance of Parent Education with Lina Acosta SandaalIn this episode I speak to Lina Acosta Sandaal, psychotherapist, childhood development expert and founder of Stop Parenting Alone, a childhood development and parent education center in Miami. Lina is joining me to discuss the first years of a child's life and why parent education is so important. Among the topics discussed: What is normal when it comes to tantrums Why tummy time is important How many positive interactions you need in your relationship why local engagement is where it's at! And MORE! You can follow...
2018-12-131h 13
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 5 - The Media, Investigative Journalism and the Border with Lilia LucianoIn this episode Diana chats with award-winning journalist Lilia Luciano about the importance of investigative journalism, the media and what's happening at the border. Lilia Luciano is a bilingual investigative journalist based out of Sacramento who is at the border interviewing the people who live in border towns. During our discussion, Lilia candidly discusses what she thinks is missing in today's media-saturated world, what we need to do to understand each other better, and some of her experiences at the border thus far. Starting Dec 5th (2018) Lilia will be sharing her reporting on the Discovery...
2018-12-0347 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp. 4- Gratitude, Giving Back and Giving TuesdayHow do you teach your kids to be grateful? How does your family give back? Will you be giving back on Giving Tuesday? On this episode we are sharing thoughts on raising grateful kids, how we can involve our kids in giving back, and Diana's favorite picks for Giving Tuesday! Follow us! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Don’t forget to email info@parentingandpoliticspodcast.com and send me your ideas for topics and guests and your thoughts about the podcast!
2018-11-2217 min
Parenting and PoliticsEp.3 - Sara Berliner, Founder of Vote Like a MotherIn this episode I speak to Sara Berliner, Founder of Vote Like a Mother. We discuss: How Vote Like a Mother was born Engaging kids in activism What she calls "joyful activism" And MORE! About Sara Berliner Sara Berliner is the founder of Vote Like a Mother, a social enterprise that makes parenthood a lens for politics. A former puppeteer, Sara is a children's media leader, digital software executive, and storyteller who studied Folklore & Mythology at Harvard. You can learn more about Vote Like a Mother here. Follow Sara o...
2018-11-0546 min
Parenting and PoliticsReproRights with Jessica Gonzalez-RojasIn this episode I speak to Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH). We discuss: Access to birth control in the USA Roe v. Wade: is it in jeopardy? NLIRH’s work And MORE! About Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas Jessica González-Rojas is the Executive Director at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, the only national reproductive justice organization that specifically works to advance reproductive health and rights for Latinas. She an Adjunct Professor of Latino and Latin American Studies at the City University of...
2018-11-0140 min
Parenting and PoliticsWelcome to Parenting and Politics!In this first episode, the creator and host of Parenting & Politics, Diana Limongi, discusses why she decided to create this podcast and what she hopes the podcast will bring to the parenting and political space. Diana talks a bit about her background, the layout of the podcast and the goals of the podcast. P&P was created to help parents use their voice to harness their political power, to shed light on the political process, and how it affects families, to give parents ideas on how they can make a difference and to remain hopeful in these u...
2018-10-3006 min
Naturalmente MamáHistorias de Parto con Diana LimongiEn el episodio de hoy tenemos a una invitada muy especial, su nombre es Diana Limongi del blog LadydeeLG y nos cuenta la historia de parto de sus dos hijos. Diana nos habla de cuánto tiempo esperó después de casarse para tener hijos, porque esperó seis años entre parto y parto y de sobretodo de lo diferente que fueron sus embarazos, e incluso sus partos, ya que con el primero tuvo varias intervenciones para acelerar el proceso, pero ya con su segundo trabajo de parto, todo se fue dando sin tantas intervenciones. ...
2017-10-1134 min
Bilingual Avenue with Marianna Du Bosq075: Preparing for your multilingual child from birth through the early years with Diana LimongiOn this episode of Bilingual Avenue, I chat with Diana Limongi who shares all about her language journey including how she prepared for the arrival of her multilingual child.
2015-06-3032 min