February is Black History Month, an annual celebration dedicated to highlighting the important roles African Americans have played throughout history. This can be a great opportunity to teach your children about the importance of diversity and inclusion, as well as...
Kayla: A Modern Day Princess by Deedee Cummings is the beautiful series of five books based upon the life of broadway actress Kayla Pecchioni. This beautiful tale shows Black and Brown girls everywhere that princesses come in all colors and no dream is too big. We can...
December is full of festive celebrations. It’s easy to get caught up in the traditions you celebrate and not realize there are so many others going on at the same time! To add some fun and diversity to your season, consider exploring these multicultural holidays...
Implicit bias is often defined as beliefs or attitudes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. It can influence how we see others, judgments and decisions that we make. As human beings with implicit biases living in a diverse...
In the past few years, there has been a push to honor the real Thanksgiving history, instead of continuing to perpetuate the myth of a blissful, harmonious feast between the Pilgrims and Native Americans. Some people have even suggested we should stop celebrating the...
As an advocate, and as a parent, you are often faced with difficult situations and choices. Sometimes all the pain and suffering around us becomes overwhelming. One way to help you combat the overwhelm and stay regulated is by using a personal safety plan. Keep...
You know it is important work. Fighting for everyone to have equal opportunities isn’t something you can take a day off from. But, you are feeling tired, bitter, and have considerably less patience than normal. You my friend, are lacking self-care. Even strong,...
As a pseudo social worker, I have the privilege of assisting families who don’t speak English as their first language connect to necessary services. However, after years of this work I learned that I am able to lend them more than language. Sometimes, I am also...
Are you looking to add a little laughter to story time? If so, It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood by Josh Funk is the book for you! This book brought us laughter with every page. My son asked me if his favorite podcaster, Jonathan from Dork Tales, had written it...
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. I received a copy of this book as a...
