When I started advocating for sugar restraint, I thought many things would happen quickly. However, this was definitely not the case. There is always some urgency around issues parents advocate for. Their children are always top of mind, and if harm or deficiency is perceived, that urgency can reach extreme heights. When our children are…
In my advocacy work, one of the most important things to find is a person at the school district who can take the lead with whatever you’re advocating for. Without it, you’ll be constantly frustrated at the lack of progress since no one has clear ownership of this particular issue, and everyone is already busy…
Advocacy always involves spreading your message and gaining support for your advocacy. Parent Education, or Parent Ed for short, is a great strategy to get the word out and reach parents. By offering up a speaker in an area that is interesting to parents, you can get your message out in a way that is…