Raising Antiracist Kids Podcast

Little Kids, Big Conversations

Having big conversations with little kids is a skill that none of our prenatal classes taught us.The art of breaking down big concepts into kid-appropriate language that kids actually understand is necessary whether you’re talking about why there’s no white history month or whether you’re teaching your little kiddo about pronouns. For kids, these conversations aren’t hard because they’re already focused on what’s fair and equitable in their own little worlds. For us adults, though, it’s helpful for us to use language and techniques that reach kids where they’re at.We always describe our antiracist parenting work as a journey. Sometimes we need to go to other parents to learn about how others are maneuvering raising kind, empathetic, justice-oriented children. So naturally, we wanted to chat with Ailen Arreaza, the co-founder and executive director of ParentsTogether, an organization that really gets it right with teaching us parents and caregivers how to talk with kids about just about anything.If you’re curious about how to have big convos with little kiddos and are looking for 3 direct steps on how to do this, plus a host of other really powerful guidance, take a listen.If you’re looking for more information on ParentsTogether, check out their:InstagramWebsiteThat’s it from us for today, friends.Thanks so much for being on this journey with us. Take good care of yourself and your kiddos and let us know how this episode landed for you, okay?Tabitha & Adam This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.raisingantiracistkids.com/subscribe

Parents as Partners: Building Antiracist School Communities

We are in full back-to-school mode in our home, as are many parents and caregivers around the country. Our older kiddo is going to middle school and our little one is starting first grade. Amidst all the big feelings (from us and them!), we’ve been thinking about the ways in which us parents and caregivers can support school communities in infusing antiracism and equity throughout. So we invited two people we admire to talk about just this and be our very first guests on our podcast, The Raising Antiracist Kids Podcast.Raising Antiracist Kids is a reader-supported publication so be sure to subscribe and share your thoughts with us.Andrews Lefkowits and Dr. Val Brown are the co-hosts of the Integrated Schools Podcast, an award-winning podcast which is a part of their work to prepare families with racial or economic privilege to commit to integrating their children, driving new narratives about education, and advocating for justice in our public schools. Integrated Schools now has 43 local chapters around the country and their podcast won a Signal Award and was nominated for 2 Ambies.Take a listen to the podcast episode here and above. We referenced the following Integrated Schools Podcast episodes in our conversation: Gratitude and Validation: One Family's Journey Through Integrated SchoolsWhat Was Lost: Noliwe Rooks on The Failures of IntegrationAnd be sure to dive into their other content for more deeply enriching and just incredible conversations that will shift the way we think about equity and schooling. As always, take good care of yourselves and your little ones. Try to get some fresh air this weekend, okay?Tabitha & Adam This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.raisingantiracistkids.com/subscribe

7 Reminders For Raising Kids Amidst A War on Truth

RESOURCESFOR ADULTS:On Tyranny-Twenty Lessons From The Twentieth Century by Timothy SnyderGet banned books for you and your children. Find a list here.FOR KIDS:We Care: A First Conversation About Justice by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli (ages 3-10)Stamped (graphic novel) by Ibram X. Kendi (pre-teen and teen) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.raisingantiracistkids.com/subscribe

Revolutionizing Storytime

The Gift of the Great Buffalo by New York Times bestselling author, Carole LindstromBlack Boy, Rise by Brynne Barneslittle big man by Varian JohnsonMy Hearing, My Way by Stacey Armas, Au.D. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.raisingantiracistkids.com/subscribe

Black, Proud & Unapologetic: Black History Month For Kids

Antiracist Parenting Under Fascism Part 1 and Part 2TO READBlack History Timeline 1954-1968 Read Through History (kid edition)To WATCHXavier Riddle and The Secret MuseumThis video by Caroline J. Sumlin is a message for us parents who are aiming to raise antiracist kids. Many parents (we’ve done it, too!) have used the phrase “because of the color of our/their skin” when explaining racism. Sumlin explains why this is problematic and what to say instead.TO DOVisit the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.Take a trip to the African American Museum in Philadelphia. What are sundown towns?Explore the Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University in Montgomery, Alabama. When we went on our Family Civil Rights History Road Trip, our kids had a blast while learning a lot. Look out for the interactive bus experience that is sure to bring kids’ learning to life.That’s it from us for the moment. Dive into the resources we shared and let us know which your kids are loving. Take good care of your heart, your kids and your sanity, ok? We got us.Tabitha & Adam This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.raisingantiracistkids.com/subscribe