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The image shows a school canteen. In the background are a number of children, sitting together and interacting. In the foreground is a lone child. The child is separated by distance and looks downcast whilst they eat.

Are vegan kids doomed to social isolation? With animal products served at school, parties and get-togethers, what’s a vegan kid to do to fit in? And how do parents help their children navigate social events without relegating them to the role of outsiders?

Are Vegan Kids Social Outcasts? | Parents Answer

A person is shown with the branch of an artificial festive tree in one hand and festive lights in the other. Their head is back and they are letting out a scream of despair.

Being around family during the holidays can be challenging, regardless of your dietary inclination. For vegans with non-vegan family and friends, these social events can be made all the more challenging.

How To Stay Vegan During the Holidays With Non-Vegans

An image of author and speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is shown along side one of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan

Navigating social situations as a vegan, especially a new vegan, can be intimidating and anxiety-provoking. You may wonder what to say or how to act and what people will think of you. And if you’re a non-vegan you may wonder how to react around vegan guests.

Navigating Social Situations As A Vegan ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown is shown on the left, author and vegan activist Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on the right.

Are you the only vegan (or non-vegan) in your family? Are you in a relationship with someone of differing dietary inclinations? How do you navigate this challenging and complex landscape?

Being Vegan in A Non-Vegan Family ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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  • The words “Guide to Vegan Thanksgiving” overtop a Thanksgiving themed background.

    Vegan Thanksgiving Guide: Recipes, Relatives And Reality

    Thanksgiving can be intimidating for new and existing vegans. Leave it to this guide to help you navigate a Vegan Thanksgiving like a pro! Now that’s something to be thankful for!

    Read more about Vegan Thanksgiving Guide: Recipes, Relatives And Reality
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is standing between two billowing American flags. She has a wry expression on her face

    Celebrate Freedom Like A Real American Hypocrite!

    Strap on your expandable sweatpants and get ready to grow the glory of your Freedom Gut like a REAL American! Find out how to flaunt your Independence with true American flair! Now pay attention! Or don’t. It’s a free country.

    Read more about Celebrate Freedom Like A Real American Hypocrite!
  • The image shows a school canteen. In the background are a number of children, sitting together and interacting. In the foreground is a lone child. The child is separated by distance and looks downcast whilst they eat.

    Are Vegan Kids Social Outcasts? | Parents Answer

    Are vegan kids doomed to social isolation? With animal products served at school, parties and get-togethers, what’s a vegan kid to do to fit in? And how do parents help their children navigate social events without relegating them to the role of outsiders?

    Read more about Are Vegan Kids Social Outcasts? | Parents Answer
  • On the left is a cutlery fork. The holder is out of view. A sprig of broccoli is held within the tines of the fork. On the right is a child with their arms crossed and back towards the fork. They have their head turned and are scowling at the broccoli.

    Forcing Kids to be Vegan? | Parents Answer

    Raising kids vegan is brainwashing, right? Vegan parents force THEIR beliefs on their children and severely limiting their choices. With all the concerns of a vegan diet and the social difficulties faced by kids seen as “different” is it fair, or even safe, to raise kids vegan?

    Read more about Forcing Kids to be Vegan? | Parents Answer
  • A row of red and silver festive baubles are shown across the bottom with a white, glittery background behind.

    Vegan Christmas Guide: Recipes, Poetry, Parodies & More!

    Welcome to the Bite Size Vegan Guide to Christmas! I have exciting resources for you, like seasonal recipe playlists, epic Christmas poems and parodies and more. If you’re not sure what to cook for your holiday feast, look no further.

    Read more about Vegan Christmas Guide: Recipes, Poetry, Parodies & More!
  • A person is shown with the branch of an artificial festive tree in one hand and festive lights in the other. Their head is back and they are letting out a scream of despair.

    How To Stay Vegan During the Holidays With Non-Vegans

    Being around family during the holidays can be challenging, regardless of your dietary inclination. For vegans with non-vegan family and friends, these social events can be made all the more challenging.

    Read more about How To Stay Vegan During the Holidays With Non-Vegans
  • Vegan, Venezuelan sisters Kori and Aurora are shown along side a majestic view of their home country. Superimposed over the lower right hand corner is the map of Venezuela cut out in the shape of the country.

    Vegan In Venezuela On $30 A Month!

    Think being vegan has to be expensive? Think it’s only possible in “privileged” countries? My guests today shatter those myths! They live vegan in Venezuela on $30 a month.

    Read more about Vegan In Venezuela On $30 A Month!
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown in a dark tee-shirt and shades. Her tee-shirt says “The vegan club”. Emily’s head is tilted to one side and a look of intimidation is upon her face.

    Are You In The Vegan Club? ft. The Vegan Bouncer & Smug

    Can you get into the vegan club? Exclusivism within the vegan movement harms not only those excluded, but also the movement itself—everyone and everything benefits the more vegans we have.

    Read more about Are You In The Vegan Club? ft. The Vegan Bouncer & Smug
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown next to her beloved dog Ooby. Overlaying the image are the words “Coming Out vegan, haters and fake fur Q and A”.

    Coming Out Vegan, Hateful Comments & Fake Fur? | Q&A

    Today we talk about “come out” as a vegan when you may be the only one, how to deal with hateful and mean comments, and about whether fake fur actually serves to endorse real fur.

    Read more about Coming Out Vegan, Hateful Comments & Fake Fur? | Q&A
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown looking into the camera with a rye look upon her face.

    How To Talk To Non-Vegans Without Being An A-Hole

    Learning how to talk about veganism is often more challenging than going vegan. How do you talk to non-vegans about important issues in an approachable way? How do you help people make the connection?

    Read more about How To Talk To Non-Vegans Without Being An A-Hole
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown in a black tee-shirt and sunglasses. On the front tee-shirt, in white, are the words: “Vegan Police”. She is about to make an entry into a pocket book.

    Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police

    Under the ever-watchful eye of the Vegan Police, we explore the question: When can you officially say “I’m vegan”? What must you exclude? Is it “enough” to be free of meat, dairy, eggs and honey? Do you have to also be careful with sugar, cosmetics, birth control? What else?

    Read more about Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police
  • An extreme close-up of an animal’s eye is shown. In the reflection of its cornea, multiple butchered animals can be seen. They are hanging from hooks by their back legs.

    What Vegans See | A Post for Non-Vegans

    Ever wonder why vegans are so sensitive about things? Or why we seem to overreact so often? As a vegan, I’ve made this video in an attempt to show non-vegans what we see that makes as behave as we do. This is not a judgment and it’s not graphic. It’s simply me sharing what I see

    Read more about What Vegans See | A Post for Non-Vegans
  • A range of different and colorful alcoholic beverages are displayed in a line.

    Is Alcohol Vegan?

    Is alcohol vegan? Or does it contain hidden animal ingredients? In this video, we’ll look into how alcohol is made, what hidden ingredients and refining agents vegans need to be aware of and how alcohol labels are misleading.

    Read more about Is Alcohol Vegan?
  • An image of author and speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is shown along side one of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan

    Navigating Social Situations As A Vegan ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

    Navigating social situations as a vegan, especially a new vegan, can be intimidating and anxiety-provoking. You may wonder what to say or how to act and what people will think of you. And if you’re a non-vegan you may wonder how to react around vegan guests.

    Read more about Navigating Social Situations As A Vegan ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown is shown on the left, author and vegan activist Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on the right.

    Being Vegan in A Non-Vegan Family ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

    Are you the only vegan (or non-vegan) in your family? Are you in a relationship with someone of differing dietary inclinations? How do you navigate this challenging and complex landscape?

    Read more about Being Vegan in A Non-Vegan Family ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown twice. The first image is a screen capture of an earlier video were she was branded as a protest against the same practice being done on cattle. This image overlays an image of Emily in a car. She appears to be talking to someone.

    My Experience Being Branded & Social Media Phobia

    I recently moved from Florida to Massachusetts and did some vlogging along the way. In this video I talk about my experience being branded with a cattle iron and having my head shaved

    Read more about My Experience Being Branded & Social Media Phobia
  • Author and vegan activist Gary Yourofsky is shown pointing at a plate of delicious vegan food.

    What Vegans Eat In A Day ft. Gary Yourofsky & Vegan Black Metal Chef

    Ever wondered what vegans eat? Come hang out with Gary, the Vegan Black Metal Chef and me to see what a typical day’s meals look like.

    Read more about What Vegans Eat In A Day ft. Gary Yourofsky & Vegan Black Metal Chef

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