Posts Tagged ‘Culture & Race’
The respectful parent’s guide to surviving the holidays
Holiday gatherings with family can quickly turn from magical to meltdown-inducing. But with some thoughtful preparation and smart boundary-setting, you can actually survive them with your sanity intact.
Read Full Post4 Ways to celebrate Thanksgiving with children – Respectfully
Do you remember dressing up like Pilgrims and Indians for the annual school Thanksgiving play? Many of us now realize this beloved story has little basis in fact and that’s uncomfortable to face.
Read Full Post6 #OwnVoices Native American books to read with children this Thanksgiving
Looking for books that tell the real story about Thanksgiving? Skip the myths about Pilgrims and “Indians.” These six #OwnVoices Native American books share authentic stories your children actually need to hear this November.
Read Full PostSix Things Parents Should Teach (and Learn!) During Black History Month
Your child’s Black History Month lessons are probably teaching dangerous myths. Lincoln didn’t actually want to free slaves, and Rosa Parks didn’t fix racism. Here’s what parents need to teach instead.
Read Full PostThe Your Parenting Mojo holiday survival guide!
The holidays: everyone’s favorite time of year AND everyone’s most stressful. Between big emotions, boundary-crossing relatives, and overstimulated kids, how do you spend more time enjoying and less time just surviving?
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