Raising Multiracial Children

The essential guide to parenting multiracial and multiethnic children of all ages and learning to support and celebrate their multiracial identitiesIn a world where people are more likely to proclaim color-blindness than talk openly about race, how can we truly value, support, and celebrate our kids'' identities? How can we assess our own sense of Racial Dialogue Readiness and develop a deeper understanding of the issues facing multiracial children today?Raising Multiracial Children gives caregivers the tools for exploring race with their children, offering practical guidance on how to initiate conversations; consciously foster racial identity development; discuss issues like microaggressions, intersectionality, and privilege; and intentionally cultivate a sense of belonging. It provides an overview of key issues and current topics relevant to raising multiracial children and offers strategies and developmentally appropriate milestones from infancy through adulthood. The book ends with resources and references for further learning and exploration.