How To Raise Confident Black Kids In White Spaces

In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, author M.J. Fievre shares practical tips for empowering and supporting children in the face of racism and racial inequalities. Learn how to listen to your children, acknowledge their feelings, and affirm unconditional love for them, while increasing their personal agency to make a difference. Don't miss this important conversation on The Parenting Cipher.About our Guest:M.J. Fievre is an author, professional speaker, and workshop facilitator from Haiti. M.J. authored Happy, Okay?: Poems about Anxiety, Depression, Hope, and Survival (2019) and Badass Black Girl: Questions, Quotes, and Affirmations for Teens (2020). She also helps others write their way through trauma, building community, and create social change. Her new book Raising Confident Black Kids is out now. Insight from this episode:M.J.’s best strategies for raising confident Black kids.How to explain systemic racism to your Black children in an empowering way. Strategies we can teach our children about how to navigate racist systems. Nurturing and supportive positive coping mechanisms in our children. Tips for teachers (Black and non-Black) can help raise confident Black kids. Stay Connected:M.J. FievreWebsite: Badass Black GirlTwitter: @MJ_FievreFacebook: @badassblackgirlInstagram: @badassblackgirlbooksLinkedIn: M.J. FievreYoutube: Badass Black GirlAmazon: M.J. Fievre🎙️ Stay connected with Genie Dawkins and The Parenting Cipher! Get expert support for special education, advocacy, and family success. Book a complimentary strategy session here, download your free guide “Top 10 Advocacy Mistakes to Avoid”, or inquire about podcast/media collaborations here. Follow on Instagram @geniedawkins and visit www.geniedawkins.com. Thanks for listening — let’s build powerful journeys together!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-parenting-cipher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.