Tiny Reminders

Tiny Reminders

By Mary Ward LupinacciEducationSelf-Improvement
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Tiny Reminders episodes

  • "It's Not That Serious:" Reflections on Transracial Adoption and Identity
    In this episode, we meet Yaya--a 15 year-old girl who wants to share with us her story of adoption and identity, growing up in the U.S. as Chinese American with an all-white family, and navigating spaces where very few people looked like her. She's also here with some strong messages of hope and optimism, while giving us a master lesson on why we should probably stop taking ourselves so seriously. 
    Additional Resources: 
    https://www.npr.org/2018/10/13/657201204/code-switch-transracial-adoptees-on-their-racial-identity-and-sense-of-self
    https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/14/lens/asian-american-identity-transracial-adoptions.html
    Follow us on IG @marywardlupinacci or email [email protected]
    Music by markwardmusic.com
    1 hr
  • Finding My Voice: Reflections on Identity and Activism as a Biracial Teen

    In this episode we meet Ava, a 15 year-old girl from St. Louis who brings us into her process of finding her voice in the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight for racial justice as a biracial teenager. Ava gives us insight into some of the complicated spaces she navigates--her experiences of racial division in school, how representation has impacted her identity development, her complex family and friend dynamics, and her journey of finding her voice in youth activism. 

    Resources:

    "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria: And Other Conversations About Race" by Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD

    "We Want To Do More Then Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom" by Bettina Love

    "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

    Annie Segarra: youtube.com/theannieelainey 

    Contact and follow us on IG @marywardlupinacci or email [email protected]

    Music by Mark Ward www.markwardmusic.com 

    1 hr 24 min
  • Empathy, Activism, and Black Lives Matter
    In this episode we meet Amariae, a 16 year-old girl with a clear message about racial justice in the U.S. We discuss a range of topics related to the Black Lives Matter Movement including education, youth activism, social media, police violence, protests, communication during conflict, practicing empathy and compassion, and our shared love of true crime.
    BLM Resources: 
    www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com
    www.m4bl.org
    www.teachingtolerance.org
    Book: Teaching for Black Lives Edited by Ryan Watson, Jesse Hagopian, and Wayne Au
    For additional discussion and resources follow us on IG @marywardlupinacci or @tinyreminderspodcast
    Original Music by Mark Ward www.markwardmusic.com
    1 hr 32 min
  • Onward! Episode: Reflection, Momentum, and Things In Between
    In this episode, Mary introduces a practice she's calling "Onward!" for moving through difficult times with care and attention.  This is a strategy, rooted in mindfulness practices, that all of us might be able to anchor into when we start to feel overwhelmed or stuck. We also discuss ways kids are feeling the impact of COVID-19, the experiences of college students during this time of chaos, and we hear from a listener who has some words of wisdom about staying home and staying safe. This is a great episode for anyone who needs to take a moment to pause and re-connect. 
    Writer & Host: Mary Ward Lupinacci, PhD (www.marywardlupinacciphd.com)
    Production& Sound: Johnny Lupinacci
    Music: Mark Ward  (www.markwardmusic.com)
    51 min
  • Storyteller Episode: Where Do I Belong?
    In this episode, our storyteller tells us about some very complicated (and possibly very relatable) experiences with school. May is a 14 year-old girl who has tried almost every kind of school setting, has even moved across the country, and no matter how many times she tries to re-start she just can't seem to find the right fit. But what she finds along the way are some really important lessons in confidence and identity that might just be the reminder many of us need.
    1 hr 15 min

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Welcome to the Tiny Reminders Podcast where we learn big lessons from small voices. Tiny Reminders is a safe space for kids to tell the stories that matter to them and for the rest of us to listen.…