The Parenting Journalists Society

The professional association for journalists who cover children & parenting. Co-founders @KatherineLewis @KellyGWriter @HelloEllenLee

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

We could not be more excited about our upcoming #ParentingJournalists Conference on Friday 5/20.

Join us on a quick 🧵 to review the updated lineup of panels and speakers.

#PJs2022

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

Such an important topic for all journalists - even more important when it comes to reporting on children.

[The Institute for Independent Journalists @The_IIJ]

Thank you @LisaArmstrong @DartCenter @NaseemMiller Amrita Doshi of @SouthAsianSOAR @TheNewsYogi for sharing your time, expertise and stories.

This webinar on trauma-informed journalism is being recorded & will be in our newsletter on Tuesday. (Sign up https://t.co/f7durlLcco)

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

AMAZING.

[Phyllis Fagell, LCPC @Pfagell]

“A student needed medical care and a home. His teachers adopted him.” ⁦@washingtonpost⁩ https://t.co/ehak5tK0O5

[Amy Joyce @amyjoyce_words]

The teens tell us.. https://t.co/jRlhvLuuvx

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

Our friends at #TheIIJ are throwing an amazing conference: two days of learning, community, hearing from assigning editors, and leveling up your #freelance skills. $49 early bird ends Tues. Check it out!

[The Institute for Independent Journalists @The_IIJ]

Join us at the IIJ Freelance Journalism Conference on March 9-10 to transform your freelance business. Tap to see the full conferencee line up! Register: https://t.co/uU2EXOatRy #IIJ

[Liv Monahan aka Liv Styler @thelivstyler]

Such an amazing conference! @ParentJournos outdid themselves. Amazing panels, speakers, facilitators, and organizers. What a great experience.

Shouts to @Learnadvocate x @TheMomKind x @TheOlgaTorres @lwheatma for such a wonderful breakout room. (I'm missing folx, I'm sorry!)

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

The zoom is now open!

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

Don’t forget: we’re back on Zoom at 4 PM ET for a networking hour w/breakout rooms.

Breakout room facilitators: @thelivstyler @SandiMSchwartz @LewisLisaL @rebeccalweber @randimazzella @KatherineLewis @helloellenlee @kellygwriter @jbey @JLavenderwrites @Learnadvocate

#PJs2022

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

Don’t forget: we’re back on Zoom at 4 PM ET for a networking hour w/breakout rooms.

Breakout room facilitators: @thelivstyler @SandiMSchwartz @LewisLisaL @rebeccalweber @randimazzella @KatherineLewis @helloellenlee @kellygwriter @jbey @JLavenderwrites @Learnadvocate

#PJs2022

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

Huge thank you to @jyotigupta @blackmomsblog @xoxSai & Trystan Reese for an incredibly insightful and informative panel!

#PJs2022 #ParentingJournalists

[Ellen Lee @helloellenlee]

Such a privilege to moderate this #ParentingJournalists #PJs2022 panel today. A huge thanks to @amyjoyce_berg @conz @KatherineKMH @ShannonVestal for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at your publications!

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

Journalism is power. Introduce new voices. Don’t just look for the most popular voices. Allow someone else’s light to shine. It costs you nothing.
- @blackmomsblog

#PJs2022 #ParentingJournalists

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

If there is a space where marginalized people are going to be most impacted, those are the people you should seek out first as sources. Not only can you learn from them, but you’ll also uplift them - @xoxSai

#PJs2022 #ParentingJournalists

[Liv Monahan aka Liv Styler @thelivstyler]

@ParentJournos current panel on Redefining the Idea of Family is giving me life.

Thank you @jyotigupta, @xoxSai, @blackmomsblog and Trystan Reese for sharing your experience with us.

Thank you @helloellenlee x @KatherineLewis x @kellygwriter for having me again this year.

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

It’s important to diversify our circles. Debating can be healthy. It’s important to understand that the person you’re debating may not agree with you but there’s still so much to learn from them - @blackmomsblog

#PJs2022 #ParentingJournalists

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

Stop framing everything from a deficit perspective. No more trauma porn.

Instead of asking “what was worst, hardest” switch to “what was the best..” - Trystan

#PJs2022 #ParentingJournalists

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

Be thoughtful about being able to offer anonymity for marginalized individuals where possible to allow their voice to be heard without sacrificing personal safety. - Trystan

#PJs2022 #ParentingJournalists

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

Use your power as a journalist to reach desired sources. Be bold. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship, even if they’re someone you’ve admired.

- @blackmomsblog

#PJs2022 #ParentingJournalists

[The Learning Advocate@ TheLearning Advocate @Learnadvocate]

The Redefining Family Panel is 🔥!! “Families are NOT a monolith!” You’re so right Shanicia @blackmomsblog !
These panelists are amazing! @ParentJournos Thank you Trystan and @xoxSai
#PJs2022
#ParentingJournalists
#redefiningfamily

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

I started @blackmomsblog to show a diversity in mothering - Shanicia Boswell.

@blackmomsblog used to send detractors to see how underrepresented black moms were across social media to change their perspective.

#PJs2022 #ParentingJournalists

[Katherine X Lewis 雪 怡 (she/her) @KatherineLewis]

Love these learnings on redefining family:
Mind your language, i.e. wife / partner, or "boy mom" says @xoxSai

Saying "I'm a single mom" discounts my child's father. We're still a family, co-parenting - @blackmomsblog

@ParentJournos #PJs2021 @jyotigupta

[The Parenting Journalists Society @ParentJournos]

How can journalists begin to rethink how they portray parenting & families?

There’s power in personal narrative. Give voice to those families themselves. Don’t try to speak for them. It’s empowering to tell your own story. - @xoxSai

#PJs2022 #ParentingJournalists