Family Resources
With all that’s happening in our world day-to-day, it’s more important than ever to look after the well-being of our families, our friends and community, and ourselves. We have compiled the following list of resources and encourage you to take a look and to reach out for support if and when needed.
Supporting Children
Articles on Race and Racism
- NPR Talking Race with Young Children
- PBS Talking to Young Children About Race & Racism
- PBS Resources on How to Talk to Your Kids About Anti-Racism
- Psychology Today Learning Race At Home: Why Colorblindness Just Isn’t Enough
- William James College Guide for Parents of Asian/Asian American Adolescents
Articles on Current Events
- Common Sense Media Explaining the News to Our Kids
- NPR What to Say to Kids When the News is Scary
- NPR Why All Parents Should Talk With Their Kids About Social Identity
- NY Times How to Raise a Socially Conscious, Anti-Racist Child
Anti-Racism Resources
- Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice (Learning for Justice)
- The Conscious Kid
- Children’s Anti-Racist Resource Guide
- Systemic Racism Explained (video)
Resources for LGBTQ+
Other Wellness Resources
- Erika’s Lighthouse’s Teen Toolbox (Depression)
- Boston Medical Center’s Good Grief Program
- Headspace (Meditation for kids)
Supporting Adults
- Black Moms Connection Facebook group
- Harvard Business Review Be a Better Ally
- Huffington Post Why Raising Kids to “Not See Color” Doesn’t Help Fight Racism
- Learning for Justice Speaking Up Against Racism Around the Coronavirus
- The Montessori Notebook Anti-racist Resources for Montessori Families
- Motherly How to Raise Anti-racist Kids: 20 age-by-age resources
- PBS The critical role white parents play in shaping racism — and eradicating it (video)
- Very Well Family 16 Organizations that Support Black Moms and Families
Learn about Riverbend’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 3-year plan here.