111. Navigating Racial Biases in Children: Addressing Unconscious Bias Early On with Dr. Anjali Ferguson

There are many conversations regarding difficult topics that may arise in parenting. It can be challenging to know how to approach talking to your children about topics such as race, reproductive rights, and gender identity but these conversations are so important to have. Dr. Anjali Ferguson is joining us to talk about how parents can engage children in racial socialization and how they can have discussions about difficult topics with their children. Dr. Anjali Ferguson is a culturally-responsive psychologist, author, and global resource on social equity and racial trauma. In addition to consulting with organizations of all sizes, Dr. Ferguson's expertise is lent to outlets like Today, Romper, Parents Magazine, Psych Central, and ongoing published medical journals and studies. Join the conversation and find free resources for children and families like her landmark Blindian (Black + Indian) findings in her research-informed, inclusive online community, Parenting Culture. To learn how you can benefit from Dr. Ferguson's racial and social equity training, visit www.draferguson.com or join the conversation at www.parentingculture.org. In today's episode, we are chatting about what culturally responsive parenting is, when children begin to notice race-based differences and racial biases, plus conversation starters for parents to engage children in racial socialization.  In this episode, we discuss: What culturally responsive parenting is and why it’s important Dr. Ferguson’s resources for parents When children start to notice race-based differences How to begin having conversations with your children about race and racial biases Ideas for how to engage children in racial socialization Resource suggestions to help better understand diversity Resources: Find Dr. Ferguson's racial and social equity training at www.draferguson.com Visit the Parenting Culture website Follow on Instagram @parentingculture Discount Codes From My Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off Earth Breeze: save 40% off at www.earthbreeze.com/lynzy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Motherhood Meets Medicine Podcast is a space that brings all women together. It's for those who hope to be a mom one day, those who are already mothers, and mothers of mothers. This podcast will give you candid, informal interviews on motherhood topics that you can listen to while you're driving to work, folding laundry or whatever else your busy day may bring. Each week, Your host, Lynzy Coughlin, will be focusing on topics ranging from postpartum issues to parenting teens. She's bringing in experts with formal training to cover everything motherhood! So grab your coffee and join us for a weekly chat on your time. All are welcome! Lynzy is a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department where she has practiced medicine for the last 15 years. You can connect with Lynzy on her Substack account, Badass Matriarch.