Empowering Moms: How to Make Your Voice Heard This Election Year
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In this episode of the Motherhood Kit podcast, Yamel Belen and Raena Boston discuss the importance of advocacy for mothers, particularly in the context of the upcoming election. They explore the Vote Like a Mother campaign, which empowers mothers to engage in civic action and vote for issues that matter to them, such as paid leave and maternal health. The conversation also touches on how to involve children in political discussions, the significance of finding time for civic engagement, and the key issues being addressed by the Chamber of Mothers. Additionally, they address the challenges of navigating relationships amidst political divisions and the importance of protecting mental health during these discussions.
Important takeaways from this episode of The Motherhood Kit:
- Vote Like a Mother empowers moms to advocate for their interests.
- Engaging children in political discussions is crucial for their development.
- How advocacy can improve mental health by fostering community & how moms can start small in their civic engagement efforts.
- Finding like-minded people can provide support during elections.
- Researching candidates is a civic duty for all citizens.
- Establishing boundaries in relationships is essential for mental well-being.
… and much more!
•This episode is powered by One Love Doula Services, follow us on Instagram to learn more about our work.
•You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
•Visit One Love Nanny’s website here
To connect with Raena Boston, find her on Instagram
You can access the below resources to learn more about The Chamber of Mothers and the Vote Like A Mother initiative:
Vote Like A Mother
Additional voting resources:
Everything You Need To Know To Vote
Early In Person Voting
Lean more about what is on your ballot
Keywords
Motherhood, Advocacy, Vote Like a Mother, Civic Engagement, Maternal Health, Political Conversations, Momnibus, Mental Health, Political Divisions, Empowerment
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