110: Social Justice Parenting. With Traci Baxley

What are you doing at home to raise compassionate anti-racist children? Listen in to learn what positive impact you can have. Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor I don’t know about you, but I sometimes get overwhelmed with despair when thinking about all the social injustices people experience daily. Thanks to my compassionate and kind guest and author of  Social Justice Parenting, Dr. Baxley, I now know that we can all bring justice to all.  What We Talked About: How Traci came to do the work she is doing today with parents and educators. What exactly is Social Justice Parenting How do we raise Anti-Racist children  Creating safe, affirming spaces of belonging in our homes The five building blocks of her social justice framework ROCKS  What is Active Hope, and how can you create your ripple effect Things to Remember: “It’s important that our kids are learning about each other, learning truths and how we deal with each other, how we accept, embrace and support one another.” “More than ever, it’s important that families are being intentional with the way that they’re showing up for their children.”  “Make kindness a habit in our homes.” “Kids generally want to make things right. They want to make things fair.”  “Don’t overschedule and be really present during those small moments.” “Lean in to your fears and the things that scare you because it’s unpacking those things that really makes us better parents.” “Allow children’s curiosity to lead the conversations and the things that we do with them and not our own fears.”  - Traci Baxley “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”  - Angela Davis “Continue to speak out against all forms of injustice to yourselves and others, and you will set a mighty example for your children and for future generations.” - Bernice King “Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public.” - Cornel West Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor