Culture & Race

089: Teaching children about issues related to race

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 29, 2019

We dive into the vital discussion of addressing slavery and the Civil Rights Movement with your child, offering insights from Dr. John Bickford on how to navigate these complex topics and a downloadable resource guide to help parents foster meaningful conversations.

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087: Talking with children about race, with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 31, 2019

Delve into a profound conversation with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, where we explore the responsibility of White parents in dismantling structural racism and learn how to have age-appropriate discussions about race and racism with children, all part of our ongoing series on race and parenting.

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085: White privilege in schools

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 3, 2019

Examine how public schools perpetuate inequalities and discover steps for a more equitable education system in this episode.

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083: White privilege in parenting: What it is & what to do about it

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 3, 2019

Dive into the uncomfortable yet crucial discussion of White privilege in parenting in this episode with Dr. Margaret Hagerman, exploring steps to recognize, understand, and address privilege and its implications in our lives.

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079: What is RIE?

By Jen Lumanlan | Dec 9, 2018

Discover the transformative parenting approach of Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE), focused on respecting the child. Join us in this episode as we delve into the history of RIE, explore Magda Gerber’s qualities of a good parent, and learn strategies to foster independent play. Experience the profound impact of RIE on parenting and nurturing a respectful relationship with your child.

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