Diligent Joy

10/01/2020

Are you the parent of a baby-preschooler? UCUCC is hosting a webinar TONIGHT with Birds+Bees+Kids Amy Lang. It’s an important webinar on bodies and boundaries! Though the church is hosting it, it’s not a faith based webinar. All are welcome! Thursday, 8pm Pacific Time. Cost is $12
Here’s the link to sign up!

Hosted by University Congregational United Church of Christ

08/07/2020

Today's fruit of the spirit--joy. What do you feel joyful about?

04/16/2019

Latest article re the s*x ed bill in WA

If we can provide this education for those who need it, it is our responsibility to do so — in our schools, in our churches and anywhere else we can promote respect and inclusion.

10/25/2018

Less than 8 percent of all s*xual assault reports are false.

10/09/2018

Great new resource:

Understanding s*xual assault is the first step toward stopping it. Here’s what students, parents and educators need to know about how to help.

07/21/2018

Great info for parents!!

We get it, it can be challenging to figure out how to start a conversation with your kids about s*x ed. We're here to help! Here are some conversation starters recommended by educator Deborah Roffman of Talk2MeFirst. Deborah is the amazing educator we partnered with for our Parent Playlist (https://goo.gl/yyX2DS). If you are a parent of kids ages 4-9, definitely check out the Parent Playlist videos!

04/18/2018

This.

When we talk about "consent" or "consent education," we often talk about in the context of a s*xual relationship. However, it's important that we talk about--and practice--consent in everyday interactions. --CAF

03/28/2018

Important and wise:

"If your child marches to a different beat, a different drummer, you might just have to go along with that music. Help them achieve what's important to them." -- Sonia Sotomayor

For an empowering picture book about the value of being true to yourself regardless of what others think, we highly recommend "Spaghetti in A Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are" for ages 3 to 8 at https://www.amightygirl.com/spaghetti-in-a-hot-dog-bun

For an excellent book for pre-teen girls on staying true to yourself even in the midst of social pressure, check out "A Smart Girl's Guide: Drama, Rumors & Secrets: Staying True To Yourself In Changing Times," for ages 9 to 12 at https://www.amightygirl.com/drama-rumors-secrets

For more books for children and teens starring Mighty Girls that celebrate the value of expressing your uniqueness, visit our “Individuality” book section at http://amgrl.co/2FGHqae

To introduce children to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor, check out "Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx / La juez que crecio en el Bronx" for ages 4 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/sonia-sotomayor) and “Sonia Sotomayor: I’ll Be The Judge Of That!” for age 7 to 10 (https://www.amightygirl.com/broke-the-rules-sonia-sotomayor)

And, for adult readers interested in learning more about this trailblazer, we also recommend Sotomayor's memoir, "My Beloved World," at http://amzn.to/1OnEEXs

10/28/2017

Thought-provoking article about how School dress codes contribute to a culture of silence around s*xual harassment of girls and women.

If girls are being told they are distracting and unprofessional, they learn boys who crossed a line would not be held responsible.