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The Authenticity of Negotiating Partnerships

Posted on April 30, 2019
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In partnership systems, we strive to negotiate with the focus on how we can actualize the greatest benefit of all. We are given support of this strategy in the “magic dance” of negotiation as the following statement outlines how striving for the benefit of all directly benefits us as well. continue reading →

Championing Childhood and Family Relations: Social Innovations Cultivating a Partnership World

Posted on March 6, 2019
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The work of social systems scientist Dr. Riane Eisler advocates a shift in worldview from a domination (power over) to a Partnership (power with) system. Awareness of domination/partnership patterns of power in family life elevates children and family relations as key for social transformation. continue reading →

My Mother the Comedian: A Snapshot & Reflection on Childhood and Family Systems

Posted on March 6, 2019
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There are two things that strike me here. Number one, the first cornerstone of Partnership Systems—Childhood and Family—addresses the phenomenon of family sit-coms where the trope is to rip each other apart and call it comedy. continue reading →

Liberating Childhood and Our World

Posted on March 6, 2019
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As a parent-to-be, I committed myself to learning about the physical and emotional needs of children. I made conscious choices about the foods we provided. I delved into research about child development so I could provide developmentally appropriate experiences. continue reading →

Voicing Our Sovereignty as Women

Posted on March 6, 2019
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We really need a complete reassessment of what we teach our children about life, sex and what it means to be human. In a working Partnership system, all women and young women can feel safe and empowered using their voice, sharing their unique identity and celebrating their vibrant creativity. continue reading →

Partnership in Action: The Alchemic Power of Circle

Posted on March 6, 2019
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We at the Charter for Compassion Women and Girls sector have been thinking ahead to 2020, a significant year in the United States, being the 100 anniversary of the 19th amendment, the 150th anniversary of the suffragist movement, the 400th year of landing on Plymouth rock, and a Presidential election year that is already shaping up to redefine what it means for women running for office. continue reading →

Update from Brie Mathers: Partnership Next Generation

Posted on January 29, 2019
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Last Saturday 20 moms and middle school-aged daughters climbed the stairs that run along the side of our house and poured into the front door. For the next seven hours an inaugural mother/daughter retreat came to life—Love the Skin You’re In partnered with Amy Ahlers’ Inner Mean Girl/Inner Wisdom project—and my living room will never be the same. continue reading →

4 Ways to Create Partnership Families

Posted on January 29, 2019
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If every child grew up in a home where partnership was practiced, the world would be transformed. That is my vision, and I’m on a mission to help families develop partnership patterns and shed the shackles of domination that have formed rigid family roles. continue reading →

Be yourself … a perfectly, imperfect awakened mother

Posted on January 26, 2019
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A child who is loved at the very depth of their being, just for being, grows into a healthy, conscious adult who would not hurt another sentient being. So, I toss that untrue statement above, along with, children should be seen and not heard, into the archaic, patriarchal, trash bin where they belong. continue reading →

The joy of intergenerational connection

Posted on January 26, 2019
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A couple of decades ago, I read about research conducted on the development of male/female roles in children. I was surprised to read that at the pre-school level, ages 3 and 4, differences in relationship interactions and social values between children (males and males and females and females) were already surfacing. continue reading →

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