How to talk to kids about Native Americans. — “No fair!” “Why do I have to do all the work?” “But I was here first!” Sound familiar? Yeah kids have their own rationale about how things work. No doubt about it. But as parents we can, and should, use that last bit of reasoning about the importance of being…

DEI Parenting Insight for Concerned Adults — Your kids are bound to hear something about the Israeli-Palestine conflict. And they’ll no doubt come home and ask you what it means. Here’s any easy way to explain it — and also turn it into a valuable teaching moment at the same time! First discuss your family’s religious traditions Before diving into an explanation of…

How to explain neurodiversity to kids simply. — Neurodiversity (mental differences) can be an abstract notion and often hard to understand, especially for children. But there’s a simple way to explain it. Offer a simple definition First, instead of using the term ‘neurodiversity,’ you might consider using the term ‘mental differences.’ The last thing you want to do is use terminology that…

8 Foolproof DEI Parenting Ideas for Weaving Cultural Awareness into Household Routines Like Taco Night. — When your child asks ‘what’s for dinner?’ and you say ‘tacos,’ how many times have you gotten an eye roll? Never, right? Okay, there must be a few kids out there, but not many. Most kids consider taco night a bright spot in their week. Poke a few toothpick flags…

How to integrate the truth into your Social Studies lesson plans. — Christopher Colombus discovered America. The Tulsa massacre didn’t happen. Slavery was beneficial to black people. C’mon, really? It’s way beyond time to teach kids what really happened. Let’s take a look at your options for including the truth in your homeschool social studies lessons. Reconsider Your Lesson Plan Materials Start by making sure the social…

20/20 hindsight from a parent with grown kids. — Parents are fed up. For the 2023–2024 school year, more parents than ever have decided to pull their kids out of public school and educate them at home instead. Things like book bans, bullying, school district politics, and school shootings all contribute to the growing homeschool trend. Parents want to…

Ideas and resources galore! — At a time in your daughter’s life when feeling included and recognized is so important for her self confidence, the burgeoning girl-power movement offers a perfect opportunity for you to help her develop a sense of belonging. She’ll get to experience what it feels like to be included in a…

An urgent back-to-school DEI parenting hack — Some kids seem to be born with an innate ability to comprehend others’ feelings. Other kids need a little push here and there to make sure they’re on the right path toward empathy. One child isn’t bad and the other good, they’re just different humans with individual experiences and viewpoints. …

Chores, allowance, language, parenting roles — they all make a lasting impression on kids. — We need to help our kids grow confidently into gender equality so they can thrive once they reach adulthood. One of the best ways to do that is to create a gender-balanced environment at home where they can practice. Household habits like chores, allowance, language, and parenting roles are perfect…