Raising Anti-Racist Kids Part 1 of 2
Most of us are well aware of the social and racial issues still facing our society today. We are familiar with the terms race and racism and many have participated in recent demonstrations around racial iniquity. As parents, when should we start talking with kids about these terms and issues? In this episode, we discuss these issues and many more with Encompass Speech-Language Pathologist, Tiana Bennett, expert Michelle Hughes, a consultant specializing in multi-racial families, transracial adoption, and biracial identity, along with several families of color as they share their experiences living in a predominantly white community.
Resources:
Articles
- American Academy of Pediatrics Condemns Racism, Offers Advice for Families for How to talk to their Children
- For Our White Friends Desiring to be Allies by Courtney Ariel, Sojourners
- Talking to Children About Racial Bias by Ashaunta Anderson, MD, MPH, MSHS, FAAP & Jacqueline Dougé, MD, MPH, FAAP, healthychildren.org
- Talking About Race by the National Museum of African American History & Culture
- The unbearable grief of Black mothers by A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, Vox
- 7 Key Steps to Raising Inclusive Kids by Ashley Cullins, Big Life Journal
- Conversations that Matter: Talking with Children About Big World Issues by Julie Olsen Edwards and Louise Derman-Sparks, NAEYC
- How to Explain Black-Led Protests to Kids and Teach Them to Become Activists, Too by Kate Schweitzer, PopSugar
- How to talk to your children about protests and racism by Sandee LaMotte, CNN
- Race Talk: Engaging Young People in Conversations about Race and Racism by ADL
- Racism and Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Aged Two to Five by Rebecca Parlakian, Zero to Three
- White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh, The National SEED Project
- Talking to Your Children About Racism and Inclusion by Youth Villages
Books
- 31 Children’s books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance from EmbraceRace
- Books for Diversity
- Books for Littles
- Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books by Louise Derman-Sparks, Social Justice Books
Trainings & Webinars
- Coming Together: Standing up to Racism, A Town Hall for Kids & Families by CNN and Sesame Street (6/6/20)
- Raising Antiracist Kids: Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers by Ibram X. Kendi and Derecka Purnell (6/18/20)
Videos & Podcasts
- A Kindergarten Teacher Explains Racism to Young Kids: “You Have the Voice” by Vera Ahiyya
- Systemic Racism Explained
- Talking Race with Young Children podcast from NPR
Websites
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