by Welcome to Newton, MA, a fascinating city about seven miles west of Boston. I have lived here for more than twenty years — right over the Mass Pike in West Newton Hills. My husband and I also raised our three children here. Newton, MA is a liberal and wealthy small town. As it turns […]
How to Become an Antiracist Parent
by The fact that you’re reading this article means that you – like many of us – may be contemplating how you can progress from being only an inclusive parent to an antiracist one, and how to be an antiracist role model to your children. What does being antiracist mean? In his book, How To […]
Racial Justice: Resources for Teaching Children
by Our conversations are centering more and more on the topic of racial justice, and families and educators are trying to help their children understand current events. In many cases, this task requires soul-searching about how little we had been talking to children about race and racial justice previously. To help in this process, we […]
25 Ways to Tackle Racism
by We asked our diverse group of members: How do you tackle racism in your everyday life? We hope the answers will inspire you to take action every day to create a fairer world for all! Nelson Mandela said if we can learn to hate, we can learn to love. Those lessons come in […]
25 Resources for Teaching Kids about Diversity
by This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we receive a small commission. Teaching our kids about diversity is crucial but not always easy. We all want kids who are globally minded and not just tolerant of but accepting of differences–kids who see the colors and textures of the […]