Music connects us to culture in an almost magical way. We are transported to specific times of life or travels, just by overhearing that certain song on the radio. As parents raising global citizens, it makes sense that we want to fill our homes with songs from around the world. World music is a wonderful …
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Is it Spring in your neighborhood yet? For us on the east coast winter seemed eternal! Living in Philadelphia, PA, our family weathered through a particularly cold winter which stretched all the way into March. Having an active and curious two-year-old made it seem longer. My daughter just wanted to be outside! It is true …
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The world is interconnected beyond ethnicities, cultures, and borders. We breathe the same air and live on the same planet. At our core, we’re all human beings. Educating children about diversity and on becoming a global citizen in the world community will prepare them for the future. After all, our society is increasingly one where just a touch …
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We were re-expatriated to Beijing around this time last year, and my husband and I had different reactions. He was really excited; I was nervous. He was excited to travel and rediscover Beijing, while I was nervous because of all the negative things I had heard. But truth is, we hope we can stay longer. Beijing …
You’ve seen the news headlines. Black Lives Matter. Police Lives Matter. A Day Without Immigrants. Our world is full of diversity, yet our country and our world is plagued by a lack of empathy. What good is diversity if we don’t know how to embrace it? Teaching diversity to our kids — how to embrace …
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