By Lisa Zeiderman — 2020
It's all about communication, mama.
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Every year, thousands of Americans choose adoption among the many paths to parenthood.
Even for a psychologist who studies how kids understand racism and violence, talking to her own children about it is difficult.
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The GOP candidate is creating fear and confusion in children, especially kids of color. Here are three suggestions for talking with kids about race and racism in the media.
The new Disney film raises tough questions about prejudice for parents and teachers to explore with children.
Now, more than ever, people want to engage in meaningful dialogue about race and racism. It’s a vital goal, but how do we translate intention into practice? In the therapy world, what are clinicians of color telling their white colleagues?
At the individual level, the psychological effects of trauma can be acute or long term, depending on a person’s experience and access to care. But at the community level, a complex and collective experience of trauma can lead to irreparable harm that lasts for generations.
“You’re always communicating about race, whether you talk about it or not.”
A lack of support splits parents into warring factions. Here’s what could stop the fighting.
“I just didn’t want them to stress and not be afraid to go to school. The less they knew, the better it was.”
As transracial adoption becomes more common, here’s what every parent should know.