Essential Conversations

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020

The events of the past few weeks have brought issues of systemic racism, protesting and other topics into the forefront, and conversations are a good start. But how do you talk to kids about these tough topics in an honest and age-appropriate manner? Here are some resources for you to pass along to the parents and leaders in your church:

“Five Tips for Addressing Racism with Children” from umc.org.

“How to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can Help” from readbrightly.com

“Twelve Books to Help Children Understand Race, Anti-Racism and Protest” from smithsonianmag.com.