From protecting our public schools to safeguarding civil rights, let's find clever ways to survive and care for each other when our rights are under attack.
Enrollment for the Winter incubator ends in:
A Luminary Braintrust Collab Lab Experiment
Trickster Resistance Lab
Collaboration Laboratory
COLLAB LAB EXPERIMENT
Feeling overwhelmed by the rising forces of fascism?
Big thanks to our Luminary Braintrust Winter 2024 Collaborators:
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These tricksters shared how they’re navigating the challenges of authoritarianism, highlighted the wisdom of cultural traditions, and brainstormed practical tools to help our families resist and thrive.
Tools for Trickster Parenting
As we explore this topic in the LBT chat group, we’ll gather collective wisdom, develop actionable strategies, and build a toolkit that taps into timeless survival methods.
Family action toolkit
Trickster Toolkit For Clever Kids
Kids stories, discussion questions, art activities and more
What’s been working for you?
- What stories, traditions, or strategies do you draw on to help your family navigate challenges like attacks on public education or civil rights?
- How do you explain resistance, survival, and activism to your kids?
- What traditional stories or practices have inspired or guided you?
Share your thoughts, resource, and experiences with us. Join the discussion group to collaborate, or leave a comment below.
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Fall Frazzlies Check-Ins
Oh no. Have you become beset by the fall frazzlies? Use our handy-dandy checklist to get a grip.
COME BACK TO CARE
Guided Transitions Podcast
Nat made a bonus podcast for the Transitions Toolkit!
Listen as she guides us through somatic activities to help us co-regulate and hold space for our kiddos through the transition season.
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How To Become Dangerous: Workbook
Enjoy this speak-peek workbook from the Winter Incubator, detailing 6 steps to hone yourself into a lethal weapon of good trouble.
Shannon Brescher Shea
Resist Like A Rabbit - A Guide To Surviving Political Transitions
Shannon guides us through 9 strategies for surviving and thriving through political uncertainty as Trump's second presidential term approaches.
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Trickster Affirmation Cards
race or print these full-color printable affirmation cards to give you a pep of energy when you've had enough of this bullshit kyriarchy and are ready to wreak havoc on systemic injustice.
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Into Cahoots Baby Mobile
Welcome a sense of rebellion and critical thinking early with your infant with high-contrast, newborn-friendly calls to rebel against the system.
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Trickster Story Bingo
Listen to stories of tricksters both familiar and new to your family. Start with this bingo chart of popular tricksters in lore, faith, and stories from around the world.
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A Do-Gooder's Guide To Sabotage
if you happen to pick up a thing or two about how to infiltrate a Moms for Liberty group and dismantle them from the inside… don’t tell anyone you learned it here.
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Shake Whatcha Got
Grab a trickster t-shirt with Sun Wukong,' Nezha about to set shit on fire, and more mischief-making themes.
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Trickster Stories for Kids
Our favorite kids stories exploring trickster adventures.
WHAT DOES SUPPORT LOOK LIKE FOR YOU?
How have you helped your kiddo disrupt the system?
Let’s connect, share, and create tools to outsmart authoritarianism and nurture the next generation of resilient troublemakers.
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