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The Chinese Version of Cinderella...and Diversity

Mar 23, 2021
 
The Chinese "Version of Cinderella" is actually one of the earliest versions, written in the 9th century. Yeh Shen, "Ye Xian," was created long...
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How to discuss the Anti-Asian hate crimes with kids

Mar 19, 2021
Kids hear, see, and internalize more than you think. There has been crisis after crisis and oftentimes, children are being spoken around without...
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3 Ways to Make Online Learning Feel like โ€œNormalโ€ School (The Good Kind)

Mar 16, 2021

This is my third pandemic and each time I had such an experience, I have tried to study my students to figure out ways to make things better for...

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Do you have a healthy friendship or trauma bond

Feb 09, 2021
Last Spring, while the world was still open and I was traveling, I asked Teens in each country I went to what they really wished schools taught...
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The Inspiring Conversation I had with My students about the Inauguration

Feb 07, 2021
I recently had a conversation about the inauguration with a group of teen students, that had some of us in tears.
 
You see, a lot of teens...
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Parenting Triggers: Why You are Angry with your Child

Feb 04, 2021
***Do you ever feel jealous of your child?***
 
Last week, my friends Genie,Nyota and I had conversations about experiences that parents...
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The One Word Every Ally Needs to Use

Jan 26, 2021

* A lot of uncomfortable conversations will be had over the next few weeks, at least *

As I consider my anticipation for the Inauguration, I also...

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The 2 word question I ask to Remove Bias

Jan 24, 2021
Note: These are real conversations with real children!!!!
The first statement (about Antifa): age 5; The 2nd statement: age 10; the third...
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How to talk to your kids about the Inauguration

Jan 21, 2021
*How to talk to your kids about the Inauguration**
 
This is a moment for them, too!
 
How to initiate conversations about this...
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Lesson Check: Teachable Moments from the Political Unrest in Washington

Jan 12, 2021
** Look for the Lesson**
One of the most powerful questions I have taught my students (and myself) during times of difficulty is "What is this...
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