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 :
The Course is available here :📍www.caigraham.com/breathe
* If you need to get in touch – Please email me at toolbox@caigraham.com
EP 13 – COVID 19 – How to Talk to your Child about Racism
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