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. Here’s a little teaser for you:
If you’re looking for more information on ParentsTogether, check out their:
That’s it for 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
