Everybody knows that summer break is good time to participate in summer programs, but did you know that they are also great time to seek out and explore diversity? There are many benefits to attending summer programs: It’s an opportunity to make new friends, engage in enriching academic activities, learn a new city, and learn …
Race & Ethnicity: Teaching Children Dimensions of Diversity
One thing about diversity it’s not just about race. Diversity is divers and teaching kids about different kinds of diversity helps them understand the complexity of individuality and humanity. Human complexity may include the following examples of domains of diversity: Race, Ethnicity, gender sexuality, religion, body size/shape, age, nationality, physical ability, solicit economic status, class, …
Helpful Hints for Happy Parenting!
Expect the Unexpected. Parenting is an adventure. In fact it may be the greatest adventure of a lifetime. It is hard to know what to expect minute-to-minute with babies or day-to-day with toddlers. Although there is no manual for parenthood, and every child is different, helpful hints regarding what is possible may help parents anticipate …
10 Responses for When Your Child Points Out Diversity
Prompts that promote empathy, curiosity and reframe the focus from difference to uniqueness. If you’re anything like me, your children are learning and growing so fast it’s hard to keep up with what they know and what they don’t know. In fact, it may even be hard to tell when they do or don’t listen to …
Top 15 Tips for Talking to Children About Race
It seems like everybody is talking about race now. Everybody, but you that is. Are you still hesitant to talk to your children about race? Do you worry that you’ll say something wrong and your child will repeat it in front of your boss, who happens to be a person of color? Are you holding …
11 Ways to Keep Kids Engaged in Homeschool and Reduce Resistance During Coronavirus Social Distancing
So you’ve finally gathered all the materials, resources and the supplies you’ll ever need to keep kids engaged in homeschool during Coronavirus. You’ve reviewed the recommendations, searched Pinterest, and developed an amazing home curriculum to keep your children from falling behind academically. But when you sit down to start virtual school with your child they …
#Mood Music Playlist for Kids: Urban Princess
On days that start with chaotic interactions and a chaotic mindset, try and reset the mood, mindset, and mentality with a curated music playlist for kids.
#Mood Music Playlists for Kids: Urban Cowboy
I wanna be a Cowboy! Are you like me? The rush to wake up, get dress, eat and and get our day started often times leads to chaotic interactions and a chaotic mindset. To try and reset the mood, mindset, and mentality I look to music. But, in the morning, on the way to drop …
Learning from the Negative Response to the Honey Pot Target Ad
There have been some people who are offended by a black female business owner (Bea Dixon, Honey Pot) stating in her Target ad that she hopes her success empowers and inspires young black female entrepreneurs. Perhaps this is a teaching moment if we pause and reflect on our true views of each other. Let’s consider …