There is so much unrest at the moment following the death of George Floyd – a black man who died from asphyxiation whilst in police custody because a white police officer knelt on his neck for 9 minutes.

Understandably there is anger and protests are appearing across the globe.

In this episode, I give guidance to Parents in how best to talk to their children about racism and how the deep-rooted bigotry within many of our societies has to change. There is no going back to the “status quo.”
As parents, we are our child’s first role model. We help them shape their values and their beliefs – we can, therefore, shape how we heal systemic and historic racism. The change starts with us, parents.

What can we do as parents?

Practice Self Care and Self Awareness
Educate Yourselves – Understand White Privilege
Have Age-Appropriate Conversations
Acknowledge Your Child’s Curiosity
Mind Your Language – What to Say
Validate Everyone’s Feelings
Address Past Mistakes
Nurture Respect
Develop a Growth Mindset
Be the Voice of Change The internet is full of suggestions on how to learn more and how to make a difference. Here are a few suggestions which are only the tip of the iceberg :

MOVIES to Watch :

13th
The Innocence File
The Help
Dear White People
When They See Us
Hidden Figures
12 Years a Slave
The Butler
American Son

Books to Read :

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings – Maya Angelou
White Fragility – Robin Diangelo
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race – Reni Eddo-Lodge
Their Eyes Were Watching God – Zora Neale Hurston
I Am Not Your Baby Mother – Candice Brathwaite
So You Want to Talk About Race – Ijeoma Oluo

Petitions to sign: Justice for George Floyd on change.org
Social Accounts :
@blklivesmatter
@stop_hate_uk : www.stophateuk.org/donations
@showracismthecard
@colorofchange
@theconsciouskid

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Supporting Parents Build a Mentally Healthier and

Happier Generation of Young People

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Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child :

All too often parents say to me :
“My child won’t speak to me”
or
“I know something’s not quite right – but they won’t tell me what’s wrong.”

Well, I have a resource for you. Download this FREE Resource : 📍www.caigraham.com/threequestions

It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you!

* Breathing Through BIG Emotions :

If you or your child are struggling with your emotions at the minute – then I have a great online course that introduces you to 7 different breathing exercises that a can get you out of many sticky situations :