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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 35 MIN

348: Raising Changemakers: How to Teach Kids About Social Change with Deepa Iyer

from No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms · host JoAnn Crohn | Parenting Coach & Mom Guilt Support

If your child is always calling out unfairness (“That’s not fair!”), questioning rules, or leading snack-time protests, congratulations—you’re raising a future changemaker! But how do we channel that energy into something positive? Enter Deepa Iyer, a writer, podcaster, and social justice advocate who specializes in teaching kids social change and community involvement. She’s also the author of We Are the Builders, a powerful picture book that helps kids discover their unique roles in creating a better world. In this episode, Deepa shares how we can encourage our kids to be engaged, thoughtful members of their communities—without overwhelming them (or ourselves!). From the 10 key roles kids (and adults!) can play in making a difference to simple, everyday ways to spark important conversations, this episode is packed with actionable tips. If you’ve ever wondered how to guide your child’s passion for fairness and justice, this is a must-listen! Hit play now and get ready to raise the next generation of world-changers! 🎧🔥 Resources We Shared: Grab your FREE ticket for the 2025 virtual Happy Mom Summit happening March 3rd-7th to get more even more strategies on finding your mom-life balance.  Get We Are the Builders! Follow Deepa on Instagram! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Follow us on Instagram! Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from podcast guests HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Interested in podcast sponsorship? Contact Adalyst Media. #parentingpodcast #parentingtips #selfcare #mentalload #kids #teenager #toddler #preschooler #baby #socialchange, #communityengagement, #empowerment, #community, #wearethebuildersbook, #socialjustice, #DeepaIyer, #NoGuiltMompodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your child is always calling out unfairness (“That’s not fair!”), questioning rules, or leading snack-time protests, congratulations—you’re raising a future changemaker! But how do we channel that energy into something positive? Enter Deepa Iyer, a writer, podcaster, and social justice advocate who specializes in teaching kids social change and community involvement. She’s also the author of We Are the Builders, a powerful picture book that helps kids discover their unique roles in creating a better world. In this episode, Deepa shares how we can encourage our kids to be engaged, thoughtful members of their communities—without overwhelming them (or ourselves!). From the 10 key roles kids (and adults!) can play in making a difference to simple, everyday ways to spark important conversations, this episode is packed with actionable tips. If you’ve ever wondered how to guide your child’s passion for fairness and justice, this is a must-listen! Hit play now and get ready to raise the next generation of world-changers! 🎧🔥 Resources We Shared: Grab your FREE ticket for the 2025 virtual Happy Mom Summit happening March 3rd-7th to get more even more strategies on finding your mom-life balance.  Get We Are the Builders! Follow Deepa on Instagram! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Follow us on Instagram! Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from podcast guests HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Interested in podcast sponsorship? Contact Adalyst Media. #parentingpodcast #parentingtips #selfcare #mentalload #kids #teenager #toddler #preschooler #baby #socialchange, #communityengagement, #empowerment, #community, #wearethebuildersbook, #socialjustice, #DeepaIyer, #NoGuiltMompodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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