Now that you have talked to your child about protests and fairness and then followed up with a discussion about the importance of being a person of honor and good conscience, it is time for a talk about racism. Why take the time to talk about racism? Because it is wrong, it is un-American and it continues to be a …
Parent Resources on Inclusiveness, Racism and Protests
Parenting Articles Center for Racial Justice in Education. Collection of resources for understanding and talking to kids about racial and social justice issues from real experts. Raising Race Conscious Children. Ideas about talking to your kids about race. Parent Magazine has a couple of good articles on talking about racism and black lives matter and on fighting hate at different …
Talking to Children about Public Protests: Continuing the Conversation
It won’t be enough to just help your child understand the protests and rioting that followed the killing of George Floyd. (See previous blog.) This is a profound teaching moment about living a moral life. Morals are the bedrock of character. Morals are the wellspring of right and wrong. Not just when it is convenient. Not when it is easy. …
Story Time with Doc: I Walk with Vanessa
Dr. Wellborn reads the book I Walk with Vanessa: A Story about a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoet. This is a beautiful story told only in pictures of a girl who sees a peer mistreated and takes action to show her she is not alone. Here is more information about the book and authors. Discussion ideas for parents: What …
Creating a Family Motto
A motto is a powerful statement of core values. It is a mantra that serves to remind people of their commitment to shared principles. It is a mechanism of accountability; a standard by which actions are measured. While all families have core values, many families don’t make those core values clear and explicit. Creating a family motto can be a …
Parenting in the Time of COVID-19: Talking to Teens About the Virus
This blog is the second of a series of columns Stacy Jagger, LMFT, RPT-S and I have written for the Williamson Home Page publications that provides information and suggestions about parenting through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a follow-up to the talking with kids column focusing on talking to teens about the same issues. You can find the column in …
Thirteen Things to Talk to Your Teen About 13 Reasons Why A Parent’s Guide Episode 13: Side 7A Random Acts of Kindness & Noticing Others
[Note: It has recently come to light that the author of the book this video series was based on has been expelled from The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for violation of their harassment policy as reported by Deadline.] Thirteen Reasons Why, a video series based on a best-selling teen novel, is the story of a 17 year …
Thirteen Things to Talk to Your Teen About 13 Reasons Why A Parent’s Guide Episode 11: Side 6A Missed Opportunities & Judging Others
[Note: It has recently come to light that the author of the book this video series was based on has been expelled from The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for violation of their harassment policy as reported by Deadline.] Thirteen Reasons Why, a video series based on a best-selling teen novel, is the story of a 17 year old …
Thirteen Things to Talk to Your Teen About 13 Reasons Why A Parent’s Guide Episode 10: Side 5B Taking Responsibility & Comforting a Grieving Friend
[Note: It has recently come to light that the author of the book this video series was based on has been expelled from The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for violation of their harassment policy as reported by Deadline.] Thirteen Reasons Why, a video series based on a best-selling teen novel, is the story of a 17 year old …
Thirteen Things to Talk to Your Teen About 13 Reasons Why A Parent’s Guide Episode 9: Side 5A (Part 2) Sexual Assault
[Note: It has recently come to light that the author of the book this video series was based on has been expelled from The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for violation of their harassment policy as reported by Deadline.] Thirteen Reasons Why, a video series based on a best-selling teen novel, is the story of a 17 year old …