Feeling called to discuss race, skin color and diversity with your children, but not sure where to start or how to proceed? You are not alone. The killing of George Floyd, subsequent protests, and impending trial of Minneapolis police officers overwhelm hearts and minds with fear and despair, confusion and urgency. All of this can lead to paralysis. We want to speak and take action. But what, and how? Join Parent Educator, Sarah Hardy, in a supportive (virtual) place to gain understanding and skills for guiding children and youth on this important topic and for raising anti-racist kids who uphold the dignity, rights, and value of all people.
Class is revised & expanded since summer 2020.
Parents/Caregivers will:
Discern values & norms we have, and want our children to have, about race, skin color, & culture.
Discuss mainstream values & norms our children experience that may be contrary to our own about race, skin color & culture.
Clarify terms – why does skin color vary across humans? What is culture? What is race? Race-based Privilege? How are these terms related?
Gain specific ideas for how to talk about these topics with children and resolve for doing so.
Join a community of adults interesting in thinking and talking more about explicitly guiding children on this complex and challenging topic.
Classes are:
90 Minutes Each
Online, via Zoom
Dates: Sundays 4:00-5:30 pm, April 11 through May 2nd
Cost: $90 per person, with an 8 person minimum, 20 person max.
To enroll:
1) email Sarah to hold your spot, and then
2) pay by check or PayPal.
Your payment guarantees your spot.
100% of proceeds benefit Edina Give and Go
Due to Covid, all parenting groups and classes are held online at this time. Classes are not recorded.
This series also ongoing in partnership with The Blake School for parents and alumni.
Reach out to Sarah to do customized classes for your school community.