Asking Why with Transformers One
‘Why?’ is one of my children’s favorite questions. When they were little, they asked, “Why is the sky blue?”…
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Exploring Community Change with The Artivist
Recently, my children were discussing who might have made their clothes. We have talked about child labor in factories,…
MoreExploring ‘Freedom’ with Kids on Juneteenth
Every June 19th, the U.S. celebrates Juneteenth. It’s a national holiday commemorating the ending of slavery as a…
MoreWhen Children Interrupt
Interruptions are an expected issue when working with children. Sometimes they want to tell us about their new pet or…
MoreLiving Black History Projects
It’s Black History Month once again in the U.S., when teachers and group leaders plan lessons celebrating African…
MoreGuided Meditation: Healthcare Access
When I was growing up, money was tight. My mom took my siblings and me to the city health clinic for our childhood…
MoreDreaming about Racial Equity with Kids
During the Black Lives Matter protests of 2021, my home city (Richmond, VA) struggled with the legacy of several…
MoreGuided Meditation: Food Insecurity
“Mom, I’m hungry, and there’s nothing to eat!” my 10 year old wailed while staring into a well-stocked…
MoreExploring Identity with Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers
Sexism, racism, and classism are hard concepts for children to understand. Kids have a strong bias toward fairness and…
MoreMovement Meditation: Justice
Children long to make a difference in the world around them. From their earnest commitment to fairness as preschoolers…
MoreCelebrating Juneteenth with Young Children
The United States’ newest federal holiday, Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of African Americans from slavery.…
MoreSuper Mario Spirituality
The Super Mario Bros. Movie begins with the Nintendo game’s familiar theme music, a siren call to multiple…
MorePromoting Restorative Justice
My son’s Montessori school had a ‘peace table’ where children could go to work out disagreements. On it were a…
MoreCelebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Reading books about Martin Luther King, Jr. was more than an annual event when my children were young. We had several,…
MoreExploring Community Justice with Unfadeable
In Unfadeable, Bella Fades is a fierce tween girl who loves her community and wants to see it thrive. Her strong belief…
MoreIdentity Discussions with Alice Austen Lived Here
Sam and TJ have learned a lot about ‘Dead Straight Cisgender White Men’ in history. So when they have to research a…
MoreReading A Duet for Home
What can children do about a situation that seems unfair or unjust? How can they be allies? These are two of the…
MoreExploring For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World
Like many parents, Michael W. Waters looked at his newborn son and thought him the most beautiful baby on earth. He…
MoreBooks Celebrating Black Identity
Children’s spiritual well-being depends, in part, on strong self-esteem. They need to see themselves as individuals…
MoreSpirituality & Black History
February is Black History Month, a time when parents, teachers, and the media share stories of African American civil…
MoreChange Sings
Social change can be scary for children (and adults). Much of parenting young children involves teaching them to obey…
MoreCritical Race Theory
When the University of North Carolina declined to tenure Nikole Hannah-Jones after recruiting her for a chair in…
MoreTalking with Kids about the Derek Chauvin Verdict
My family was doing our regular post-school, pre-dinner thing when the radio paused its scheduled programming to…
MoreInward & Outward Spirituality
With many sports, after-school activities, clubs, service projects, and in some cases, in-person school canceled,…
MoreAddressing Diversity
Creating a supportive learning environment for all children is a goal held by many organizations. Yet how to accomplish…
MoreGuided Meditation for Justice Seekers
Children and adults often use guided meditation to help them relax or fall asleep. A soothing voice inviting you to…
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