A Parent’s Guide to Talking About Racial Bias

Whether you have a toddler or a teen, it’s crucial to address the topic of race early and often. Here, we’ve gathered the most meaningful advice from experts and real parents alike, curated to help you navigate the waters of teaching your kids to respect and celebrate diversity, right from the very start.

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What To Say To Your Kid When You Don't Know What To Say About Race.

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How to Help Kids Build Racial Literacy

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6 Common Myths About Race and Children

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Kids Can Be Allies, Too

This story is part of From The Start: A Parent's Guide to Talking About Racial Bias, a series created in partnership with Johnson's®, Aveeno® Baby, and Desitin®. We're here to help parents tackle the difficult task of talking to their kids about race.

The New Reading Rainbow: Great Books About Race, Diversity, and Inclusion

This story is part of From The Start: A Parent's Guide to Talking About Racial Bias, a series created in partnership with Johnson's®, Aveeno® Baby, and Desitin®. We're here to help parents tackle the difficult task of talking to their kids about race.

Anti-Bias Games and Activities for Kids

This story is part of From The Start: A Parent's Guide to Talking About Racial Bias, a series created in partnership with Johnson's®, Aveeno® Baby, and Desitin®. We're here to help parents tackle the difficult task of talking to their kids about race.

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Where Do Our Biases Come From?

This story is part of From The Start: A Parent's Guide to Talking About Racial Bias, a series created in partnership with Johnson's®, Aveeno® Baby, and Desitin®. We're here to help parents tackle the difficult task of talking to their kids about race.

How to Talk to Young Kids About Race

This story is part of From The Start: A Parent's Guide to Talking About Racial Bias, a series created in partnership with Johnson's®, Aveeno® Baby, and Desitin®. We're here to help parents tackle the difficult task of talking to their kids about race.

Anti-Bias Reading Activities for Kids Ages 0-5

This story is part of From The Start: A Parent's Guide to Talking About Racial Bias, a series created in partnership with Johnson's®, Aveeno® Baby, and Desitin®. We're here to help parents tackle the difficult task of talking to their kids about race.

How Do Kids Understand Race and Identity?

This story is part of From The Start: A Parent's Guide to Talking About Racial Bias, a series created in partnership with Johnson's®, Aveeno® Baby, and Desitin®. We're here to help parents tackle the difficult task of talking to their kids about race.

Great Communication Starts With Understanding Your Kid

This story is part of From The Start: A Parent's Guide to Talking About Racial Bias, a series created in partnership with Johnson's®, Aveeno® Baby, and Desitin®. We're here to help parents tackle the difficult task of talking to their kids about race.

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