Explaining Immigration and ICE to Kids | Duncan Tonatiuh & Anya Kamenetz | A Kids Co.

While headlines about ICE raids, immigration crackdowns, and family separation ripple through communities, our kids are noticing. Host Elise Hu revisits conversations with Duncan Tonatiuh and Anya Kamenetz to explore how parents can talk to their kids honestly about immigration without spreading fear. First, author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh shares how his children’s books are inspired by his own experiences and the experiences around him, and why learning about different stories matters for all kids — not just those directly impacted by immigration. Later, journalist and parenting expert Anya Kamenetz offers practical language and tips for navigating reassurance and tough questions about ICE raids and family separation. Anya shares tangible framework and strategies for helping kids feel emotionally supported amongst hard headlines and realities they hear about on the news.  Key Takeaways Explore experiences outside of your own. Approach hard conversations age-appropriately, and from a place of empathy. Help kids contextualize news and headlines by starting conversations at home. Allow for follow-up questions to guide how much you share about a hard topic. Make promises realistic by separating emotional safety from material safety. ⏱️ Timestamps: Keep the conversation going at home with our FREE Conversation Kit companion guides:  Immigration: https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/ed0fd48c366bfcc5/f9e9fe86fd9c42cf ICE & Family Separation: https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/1d2a71723ba336e8/0cb7b78578839b27 Follow Duncan Tonatiuh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duncan.tonatiuh Learn more from Anya Kamenetz: https://www.instagram.com/anyakamenetz New episodes every Tuesday: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AKidsCo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-us-a-parenting-podcast/id1552286967 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bIRVxM8hbriNxydkSv6VG Or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 START HERE 📌 Get free weekly conversation kits: https://akidsco.com/pages/raising-us 📌 Browse A Kids Co. books that pair with episodes: https://akidsco.com 📌 Follow Elise Hu: https://www.instagram.com/elisewho ABOUT THE SHOW Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life. Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff. Follow on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AKidsCo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-us-a-parenting-podcast/id1552286967 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bIRVxM8hbriNxydkSv6VG Or wherever you get your podcasts. If you like parenting podcasts like Good Inside with Dr. Becky, The Longest Shortest Time, Raising Good Humans or Ask Lisa, this podcast is for you. Topics Covered on Raising Us: Parenting kids and tweens Mental health for kids Talking to kids about racism, identity, and inclusion Screen time and social media Puberty, anxiety, and big feelings Building emotional intelligence in families Conscious and values-driven parenting Elise Hu parenting podcast A Kids Co. podcast series Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.