111. Navigating Racial Biases in Children: Addressing Unconscious Bias Early On with Dr. Anjali Ferguson

There are many conversations regarding difficult topics that may arise in parenting. It can be challenging to know how to approach talking to your children about topics such as race, reproductive rights, and gender identity but these conversations are so important to have. Dr. Anjali Ferguson is joining us to talk about how parents can engage children in racial socialization and how they can have discussions about difficult topics with their children.

Dr. Anjali Ferguson is a culturally-responsive psychologist, author, and global resource on social equity and racial trauma. In addition to consulting with organizations of all sizes, Dr. Ferguson's expertise is lent to outlets like Today, Romper, Parents Magazine, Psych Central, and ongoing published medical journals and studies. Join the conversation and find free resources for children and families like her landmark Blindian (Black + Indian) findings in her research-informed, inclusive online community, Parenting Culture. To learn how you can benefit from Dr. Ferguson's racial and social equity training, visit www.draferguson.com or join the conversation at www.parentingculture.org.

In today's episode, we are chatting about what culturally responsive parenting is, when children begin to notice race-based differences and racial biases, plus conversation starters for parents to engage children in racial socialization. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• What culturally responsive parenting is and why it’s important

• Dr. Ferguson’s resources for parents

• When children start to notice race-based differences

• How to begin having conversations with your children about race and racial biases

• Ideas for how to engage children in racial socialization

• Resource suggestions to help better understand diversity

Resources:

• Find Dr. Ferguson's racial and social equity training at www.draferguson.com

• Visit the Parenting Culture website

• Follow on Instagram @parentingculture

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