How to talk to your children about racism and protests
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/01/health/protests-racism-talk-to-children-wellness/index.html--
Racism and Violence: How to help kids handle the news
https://childmind.org/article/racism-and-violence-how-to-help-kids-handle-the-news/
Live Town Hall
CNN & Sesame Street: Standing Up To Racism : Live on CNN Saturday June 6th @ 10 AM
Talking to Your Child about Race and Police Violence
https://www.theroot.com/a-black-psychologists-guide-to-talking-with-your-childr-1843883341
YouTube Kids, in collaboration with Common Sense Media, released two video playlists and discussion prompts for kids: one for preschoolers and one for kids 5 and older. You need a YouTube Kids account to access them. It’s free to sign up.
For Preschoolers: Togetherness
This playlist uses short videos and songs from creators like Sesame Street to show that all people deserve respect.
https://www.youtubekids.com/watch?v=4sqN2J9_axY&list=PLi4grmqTYE3f-We3Pi_8Dzu7F-O--FHfT
Questions to ask:
*What are some things that make you special? What makes other people in your life special? Think about your friends, preschool teachers, or family members.
*Do you know people who look different from you? What do you notice about them? (Parents, help your kids name differences — including skin color — in positive ways.)
*When you don’t understand someone — perhaps because of the language they speak or because they look or act differently than your family — how do you feel?
For kids 5 and older: Understanding Each Other
This playlist covers such topics as race, bias, and activism in stories, talks, and songs. It also provides information about the civil rights movement.
https://www.youtubekids.com/watch?v=A7_lJyvfPuE&list=PLi4grmqTYE3cjSOvD_vju6oMnl__wnjUn
Questions to ask:
*What does it feel like to talk about race and racism? Is it difficult? If so, what are some ways you can deal with the discomfort?
*What are some ways kids can make positive change in the world, especially around discrimination?
*What can we learn from the YouTube videos you watched about how people can experience the same things differently?
*What steps can we take to learn about other people's experiences?