Hello! We've covered why it's so hard to talk about race as adults, but  how do we talk to children about race and racism,  particularly when media coverage is violent and frightening?   Engaging in conversations on race, racism, diversity, and inclusion with children is critical to build understanding from a young age. It's also important to note that for many families with children of color, discussing racism with their children is inevitable rather than optional. The following activities provide guidance on how we can discuss these topics in manageable ways with children. If you're just joining us, you can access the previous days' content here .

Read this short article from Oprah Magazine featuring a list of some of the best books for discussing racism with children of various ages, and consider buying one for a child in your life.

Listen to this episode of NPR's "Parenting: Difficult Conversations" focusing on how parents can talk about race effectively and constructively with their children when the opportunity arises.

Watch an episode of Let's Talk with Karen Tao, a PBS Utah online series about talking to kids about race, racism, and cultural differences, and explore the resources on the site.

If you haven't already, download your 21-Day Challenge Reflection Journal to process. Join our Private Facebook Group where you can engage with other challenge participants! Share your participation on social media with this special graphic and the hashtag #YWCAEquityChallenge Apply our custom Facebook Frame to your profile, which you can see a mockup of here. If you're a group lead and didn't see your Group Toolkit, check your email from Thursday. If you signed up since then, we'll send the toolkit as soon as possible.

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