Talking (and more!) with Kids

This guide describes general patterns in children’s racial development from infancy to early adolescence, based on research. Learn about racial development milestones at different ages, and explore activities and goals for each age. 

Six mini-courses designed to explore the race and kids questions we get asked most. Each will take you 30 minutes to go through.

In the first of two webinars, we ground ourselves in the historical and ongoing realities of state-sanctioned violence against immigrant families.

Watch Part 2 of this 2-part webinar series inviting caregivers, educators, and advocates into deeper learning, witnessing, and grounded practice in response to harmful immigration policies. 

A collection of resources designed specifically for parents, educators, and other caregivers who play meaningful roles in the lives of young Asian American children.

These comics are meant to start conversations between children and caregivers about race and racism, centering the diverse experiences of Asian American children. They relate to themes of cultural pride, coping with racism, interracial solidarity, and adoption.

Use this resource as a guide to help prompt your own reflection. 

This short, kid-friendly video introduces the rich diversity within Asian American communities — perfect for watching together with your child. After watching the videos together, discuss your reactions, reflections, and wonderings by using the accompanying discussion prompts.

Sometimes, we may feel like being “different” than others — for the way we look, for eating different foods, or for speaking different languages — is a bad thing. Whenever being “different” makes us feel unhappy, thinking about the special details of our cultures and heritages can help us remember how our cultures actually make us unique and important.