Raising Anti-Racist Children Starts Earlier Than Most Parents Realize, Episode #177
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This episode discusses how to raise children who foster inclusivity and combat racism through empathy and open dialogue.
How do we raise children who not only feel a deep sense of belonging — but actively create it for others? In this powerful and deeply important episode of The Child Psych Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Gaiathry Jeyarajan — clinical psychologist, educator, advocate, and author of Ella’s Choice — to explore what it truly means to raise inclusive, compassionate, and socially aware children in today’s world. Grounded in developmental science, attachment, and real-life parenting, this conversation unpacks how belonging begins in the earliest relationships — through emotional safety, secure attachment, and children feeling genuinely seen, heard, and valued at home. From there, we explore how children develop empathy, identity, moral courage, and the confidence to speak up when something feels unfair. Dr. Jeyarajan explains why children are naturally curious rather than judgmental, how bias is learned through environment and silence, and why avoiding conversations about race and difference can unintentionally leave children vulnerable to harmful narratives. Together, we discuss how honest, developmentally appropriate conversations build emotional safety…
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