by If the idea of talking with your child about racial diversity makes you break out in a cold sweat, take a deep breath. Try one of these simple, fun activities to spark conversation with your child about racial diversity. Together you can explore and answer your child’s questions about race through play. Why should […]
The Holiday Season OUR Way!
by The holiday season can be challenging for bilingual and bicultural families such as ours. My daughters are now 8 years old. From the get-go, I worked hard to foster the Spanish and Latino culture (our heritage). I naively believed that if I did that, I’d be set by the time they started elementary school. […]
10 Fun Facts for Kids About Sukkot
by Sukkot is arguably the most fun of all Jewish holidays. It lasts a week, and it’s totally kid-friendly! Here are a few fun facts about Sukkot and some tips for enjoying the celebration. This year, Sukkot begins at sundown on Sunday, October 13. #1. Tomato or Tomahtoes? Sukkot (which can be pronounced with the […]
7 Essential Steps to Having Difficult Conversations with Kids
by You see your child crying or upset. If you are lucky, you get an answer easily. If you are not, you flounder around trying to figure out what went wrong. You work hard on talking to your children about the solution but are you seeing this difficult situation as an opportunity to teach your […]
Diversity in Books Through Self-Publishing: Arnold Henry
by In 2018, Arnold Henry received a rejection letter from a literary agent who told him that despite loving the writing and illustrations, “However, in today’s market, stories about African American ‘fathers’ is a tough sell.” This false belief that there is no market for stories written by black authors and furthermore, no market for […]
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