Frame of Reference

Frame of Reference

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Frame of Reference episodes

  • 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

    1 hr 2 min
  • 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

    1 hr 19 min
  • 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

    2 hr 13 min
  • 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

    1 hr 41 min
  • 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

    1 hr 22 min
  • 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

    1 hr 47 min
  • 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

    1 hr 16 min
  • 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

    1 hr 13 min
  • 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

    1 hr 17 min
  • 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

    22 min

About Frame of Reference

From the publisher's feed

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