How to Survive Toxic Holiday Joy

A child frowning while holding prop cartoon lips to their mouth, maybe being forced to engage in toxic holiday joy!

written by Rebecca Slaby The winter holidays are upon us, and while this season is characterized by joy and giving, I would like to acknowledge the challenges of these holidays for so many people for so many different reasons. Society would have us believe they are all about family and friends coming together in joy, […]

“Lean Into You” Podcast – Creating a Culture of Belonging

AmazeWorks Executive Director, Rebecca Slaby, smiling next to text that reads, "Creating a Culture of Belonging through Anti-Bias Training with Rebecca Slaby" in black text. Rebecca has long black hair and is wearing a black shirt.

“LEAN INTO YOU” PODCAST with Alex Farrell and Wesley Mayes Lean Into You is a self-care podcast to remind Early Childhood Educators the best investment they can make today is in themselves. This podcast is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Signal Centers, Inc. In Part 1 of this […]

Creating A Circle Of Care And Support For Ourselves And Our Children – Webinar Series #2

"Creating a Circle of Support for Ourselves and Our Children" written in orange text. Blue stems with yellow circular leaves are in the top left and bottom right corners.

https://youtu.be/ywJd6XDy0z4 #1 – Letting Go and Letting Growth, 3/11/2021 https://youtu.be/jPXxB2qUbOE #2 – New Beginnings and Growth, 3/18/2021 https://youtu.be/2GsNYzDoth8 #3 – Connection and Growth, 3/25/2021 In this webinar series for caregivers, Robin Starch and Mel Andersen lead conversations about how best to support ourselves and children during times of change and new beginnings. 

PRIDE Resources – Book Lessons for Ages 3 and Up

Book cover for "When Aidan Became a Brother," featuring a young child sitting on his father's shoulders and being kissed on the forehead by his mother.

These collections of lessons helps guide conversations with children on diverse gender identities and family structures, including gender identity and expression. We know that PRIDE is about celebrating all LGBTQ+ people. We also know that sexual orientation and gender diversity are often conflated. For this reason, we have one resource dedicated to gender diversity and […]

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