About this episode

Elise Hu and Jelani Memory discuss how to talk to children about race and racism, providing practical advice for parents.

What do you say when your child asks about race, racism, or representation – and you’re not sure where to start? In this special episode of Raising Us, host Elise Hu is joined by Jelani Memory, founder of A Kids Co. and author of A Kids Book About Racism, to answer questions from real parents navigating challenging conversations. From starting at step one to deciding when your child needs more support, Jelani and Elise share practical scripts, resources, and strategies for tackling conversations in an age-appropriate way. Whether you’re wondering how to respond when your child brings up something unexpected or you’re trying to keep these conversations going over time, Jelani offers real advice from his own experience parenting six kids, rooted in honesty and curiosity.

People in this episode

Host: Elise Hu

Guest: Jelani Memory

Topics covered

• racism
• parenting
• communication
• children's education
• diversity
• representation

Keywords

• racism
• children
• parenting
• communication
• diversity
• education
• representation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: A Kids Co.

Books & works: A Kids Book About Racism

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