Trayvon Martin Murder Trial: Mothers of Black Sons Speak On Implications

Much of the world was shocked yesterday to learn that George Zimmerman was acquitted in the murder of Trayvon Martin. Others were not shocked, which shows the incredible depth of the problem (a combination of systemic racism, bad laws, and gun culture). The roots and implications of the verdict are many, but today I want to share a few of the moving and heartbreaking words I read from mothers of black sons today.

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In this country of billboards covered with tits, I think we should try to get used to this

Hollie McNish wrote this incredible poem about breastfeeding in public in a public restroom after her baby fell asleep. She concludes that "In a country of billboards covered in tits, I think we should try to get used to this."

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Minimalist and Zero Footprint Parenting -- Need Some Ideas?

More and more people of our generation grew up learning about protecting the environment and living a green lifestyle. For many people, it is a departure from the way that they were raised and, to some extent, a return to the way that their grandparents and great grandparents raised children. But there are also new and different challenges to eco-concious parenting. Today I want to share two books / blogs with you that are aimed specifically at parents who are planning for the arrival of their first baby and want to take an environmentally friendly minimalist approach to parenting.

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Is poverty inevitable for Canada's Indigenous children?

Canada ranks 25th among the 30 countries in the OECD with regard to child poverty. Among immigrant, racialized and Indigenous communities the child poverty rate even higher than the Canadian average. In particular, 50% (HALF!) of status First Nations children live in poverty. This is unacceptable.

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