“How to Talk to your Kids About Race Without Breaking a Sweat.”
- Get fun activities you can do together as a family
- Conversation starters and discussion questions
- Book and resource recommendations
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Hi, I’m Vanessa…
And this is my beautiful family.
When our son was born, we lived in a very multicultural area. We were blessed with friends who looked a lot like us. I assumed he would just automatically be unbiased. Unfortunately, I was wrong.
This blog was born to provide you (and me) with tools and resources to talk with our kids about race and support us in raising them to love our differences instead of fear them.
- An Eye-opening Exploration of Real Thanksgiving History for Families
What’s your favorite part about Thanksgiving? Whether it’s the food, football, or family time, most Americans have a lot to be grateful for. But do you know where that tradition began? It wasn’t with Pilgrims and Indians sharing a meal. the truth may surprise you. - Kiss Overwhelm Goodbye: Create an Effective Personal Safety Plan Today
Everyone needs a personal safety plan to help them stay calm in times of stress, overwhelm or if they are triggered by previous trauma. Safety plans are easy to make for all ages. It is simply a list of actions you can take to calm down when feeling overwhelmed by emotion. A safety plan can help you be a more effective advocate, parent, and person. - Take a Break | 8 Reasons Why Self Care for Advocates is So Important
Sometimes when you are busy advocating for others, you forget to take time for yourself. Learn 8 reasons why self care is so important for advocates and how to start today. - Learning to See Episode 1: White Privilege in Action
If you are White, it is easy to deny the reality of White Privilege because it’s nearly invisible. This story is an example of its existence. - It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood: Book Review
Are you looking to add a little laughter to story time? If so, It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood is the book for you! - Isaiah and the Chocolate Mountain: Book Review
Are you looking for a fun, intriguing book that opens the door to conversations about difficult feelings and how to manage them? If so, Isaiah and the Chocolate Mountain by Valerie William Sanchez just may be the book for you.
