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: The Rabbit Listened
Dr. Wellborn reads the children’s book The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld about a boy who doesn’t know what to do when something disappointing and sad happens. The rabbit knows just what to do. Here is some more information about ordering the book. Discussion Questions for Parents How does Taylor feel when his buildings are knocked down? What did Taylor …
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 …
Thoughts on Anxiety, School Shooters and Being a Good Person
Some time ago, I spent an evening with middle and high school parents as part of a panel discussion on stress and anxiety last year. It was supposed to be about stress and anxiety in kids, though for some reason we kept turning to PARENT anxiety and stress. (Imagine that!). The frequency of anxiety in children and teens has been …
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: Episode 5-Respecting Boundaries & Gay Shaming
[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: Episode 2-Hope and Respect
[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 …
Preparing Teens for the 21st Century Work Place: Saving Grace
Timeless universal values represented by an employee’s integrity will serve to distinguish them in an increasingly personal work environment. Curiously (and, maybe tellingly) discussions of important 21st Century work skills do not reference employees integrity (or the morals, ethics, values and character that compose it) as one of those important skills. And yet, without integrity (and a culture of integrity), …
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