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Teaching Children About Diversity
Teaching Children About Diversity
“Racial division is still with us,” says Richard Gordon, author of Martin and the Mountaintop: An Illustrated Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ( www.CmarkPress.com" ).
Gordon offers five activities to expand your kid’s cultural horizons:
1. Attend multicultural events.
Scan the newspaper and community calendars for festivals, plays, or art exhibits that highlight a culture other than your own.
2. Tune in.
Watch television shows and movies with your children that spotlight other races and cultures.
3. “Visit” a new place.
One day a month, cook a dish from a different country or geographical region. Make a craft from that nation or area; create a poster about it; and, if possible, listen to music from that area.
4. Mark the spot.
Visit landmarks in your area associated with the struggle for human and civil rights such as museums, public libraries and historical sites.
5. Talk it up.
Engage your children and students in conversations about cultural differences. Be sure to talk to them in a positive, nonjudgmental manner.
“Teaching your children about diversity at an early age will help them develop healthy attitudes,” says Gordon. “More importantly, it will also enable them to benefit from the rich world of cultures around them.”
Want to do more? Get the free report “7 Ways You Can Improve Race Relations in Your Community” at www.CmarkPress.com" .
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Every child feels some sense of nervousness at the thought of beginning a new school year. A few late nights or fluttery tummies in the days before school begins are often signals not only of nervousness, but also of excitement at seeing old friends and meeting new people. However, for some children the beginning of a new school year brings on a sense of terrific anxiety and stress for a variety of reasons. Sometimes students need to learn new ways to adjust to their new schedules and environments. Other times, previous incidents can contribute to the perception of future problems. If your child exhibits some of these symptoms for more than the first few days of the new school year, you may want to contact your child's teacher, your pediatrician, or the school counselor for suggestions on how to help alleviate your child's unease. Getting professional help will help make the transition easier for you and your child. Some behaviors to watch for are:
Remember, it is perfectly natural for your child to be nervous, excited, anxious and eager all at the same time leading up to (and during the first days of) the school year. However, if you are concerned about your child due to the intensity or duration of their behavior, please seek professional assistance from the school or your pediatrician so that the situation can be remedied as quickly as possible. |
