Frame of Reference

By QIsha

Takisha and Shaniese discuss our perspective on issues surrounding homeschooling, parenting as parents of color, living in New Jersey, and other topics that interest us... more

· Society & Culture

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How many episodes does Frame of Reference have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.

Frame of Reference episodes:

July 27, 2021 S:5 Episode 6 - Challenges with Setting Boundaries
Takisha explores some challenges she has around setting boundaries. We also discuss Shaniese's annoyance with the expectation of gift giving at birthday parties and respectability politics around that.
Let us know what you thought about the episode.
Direct email for podcast questions: [email protected]
About Shaniese and Takisha:
Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group
Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown
Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
...more
1h 2min
July 09, 2021 S:5 Episode 5 - CRT and Olympics
Please excuse our audio. Takisha's feed is a bit loud and off.
This episode we discuss a few updates about ourselves and get into a few things that we have observed as hot button issues.

Direct email for podcast questions: [email protected]
About Shaniese and Takisha:
Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group
Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: unconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown
Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
...more
1h 19min
April 30, 2021 S:5 Episode 4 - Boundaries
Note from Takisha:
Hi all! This episode is long over due. The last few weeks have been a struggle for me with time management. I hope you enjoy this episode and find some useful information as we discuss boundaries. I'm just glad I finally had the time to put this out.

Direct email for podcast questions: [email protected]
About Shaniese and Takisha:
Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group
Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown
Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
...more
2h 13min
March 26, 2021 S:5 Episode 3 - Toy Management and Children being Children
Takisha and Shaniese discuss their children and their toys. We also dive into some other areas related to Conscious Parenting, and our thoughts of honorifics.
(Of course there's always some discussion around community building)
Resources Mentioned during this episode:
51 Things to Make with Cardboard Boxes
Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build
Engineering DK Series
Look I'm an Engineer
Simplicity Parenting
Our Next Book Club Book for April: Raising Human Beings
Direct email for podcast questions: [email protected]
About Shaniese and Takisha:
Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group
Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown
Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
...more
1h 41min
March 08, 2021 S:5 Episode 2 - Holding Kids to a Higher Level of Accountability
Takisha and Shaniese talk about how we put so many expectations on our children and holding them accountable; compared to the amount of grace we provide to some adults. We also touch on how this all plays out in our society.
Let us know your thoughts and if you have a topic or question you would like us to cover.
Direct email for podcast questions: [email protected]
About Shaniese and Takisha:
Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group
Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown
Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
...more
1h 22min
February 22, 2021 S:5 Episode 1 - Our Society's inability to utilize Executive Functioning
Catch up with us as we try to get back into the swing of things
We talk about Executive Functioning, and Gender Norms.
Resources Mentioned during this episode:
https://nyupress.org/9781479820559/trans-affirmative-parenting/

Direct email for podcast questions: [email protected]
About Shaniese and Takisha:
Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group
Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown
Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
...more
1h 47min
November 29, 2020 S:4 Ep.7 - Finally
Takisha finally finds the time to upload a conversation we had in October. Hope you all enjoy. We haven't decided when we will schedule our final 3 sessions for this season.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Direct email for podcast questions: [email protected]
About Shaniese and Takisha:
Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group
Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown
Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
...more
1h 16min
October 09, 2020 S:4 Ep.6 - Lizard Teacher
We discuss a bit about problematic black shows, and the lizard teacher.

Learn more about Chocolate Milk Café: https://www.chocolatemilkcafe.com/
Next Book Chat book: https://www.afrikandjeli.com/products/little-indigo-house
Latest Blog post: https://unconventionallybrown.com/home/juoflsy3qbdolzkyiaxqaofmw1y3bf

Direct email for podcast questions: [email protected]
About Shaniese and Takisha:
Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group
Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown
Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
...more
1h 13min
September 25, 2020 S:4 Ep.5 - Is it Okay to Refuse a Gift?
SPOILER ALERT. . . .

Yes, yes it is. We spend some time unpacking the culture around gift giving and your right to say "no thank you".

Direct email for podcast questions: [email protected]
About Shaniese and Takisha:
Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group
Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown
Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
...more
1h 17min
September 18, 2020 S:4 Bonus - Making Elderberry Syrup
We missed last week, due to life happening.
Hope you enjoy this session with Shaniese and her children making Elderberry Syrup.

Direct email for podcast questions: [email protected]
About Shaniese and Takisha:
Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group
Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown
Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
...more
22min

FAQs about Frame of Reference:

How many episodes does Frame of Reference have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.