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Q&A with Shareena C. Clark...
Shareena C. Clark Ascher - Programs Coordinator of Our Family Coalition talks to us about diversity, books and toys today. Q: What do you think about MyFamilyBuilders toy-set? Q: Sometimes kids...
Q&A with Tarah Fleming about...
Tarah Fleming - Education Director of Our Family Coalition talks to us about education, diversity, books and toys today. Q: What happens when kids don't see their reality reflected in...
The Power of Children’s Literature
Anyone who has ever read to or with a child—parent, family member, teacher or friend—knows books leave lasting impressions. Beyond the educational benefits, books have the power to instill empathy,...
The importance of introducing children...
Nowadays parents are becoming more and more aware of the great importance of introducing their children to other languages and cultures. There are several reasons why parents decide to “embark...
Making Classrooms Inclusive for All...
In Stella Brings the Family, a recently published children’s book, a young girl’s teacher announces that the children can bring a special guest to school in celebration of Mother’s Day....
8 Ways to answer your...
We know many parents struggle with discussing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues with young children, Olivia Higgins drew on her experience as an elementary school teacher and mother...
5 Ways to Talk about...
Your kids are little sponges and they are looking to you to show them the right way to live life. They are looking to you teach them ethics, values and...
Toys That Inspired Us ·15
SumBlox (43 blocks) These blocks are way more than just fun building toys. They are an innovative new way to help children grasp mathematics skills. Many children just need to...
5 Ways to Teach Your...
Racism is a learned trait. Intolerance is a taught behavior. No one is born with stereotypes in their head. No infant looks around the nursery and thinks, “Oh that baby’s...
How to Raise Your Kids...
Do you want kind kids? Well, you need start with yourself and your home. You need to model kindness, you need to directly teach it and you need to talk...