Raising Resilient Black Kids

Raising Resilient Black Kids
Author: Erlanger A. Turner
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2024-10-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1648483038

A powerful, step-by-step guide to help your child foster strength and resilience when faced with racial stress. Has your child experienced racial aggression, bullying, or harassment? Have they been discriminated against in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, or amongst peers? Have they ever asked you why they are treated differently? If so, you are not alone. Discrimination and racism in society are a constant stressor and painful topic of conversation for many Black families. As a parent, you want to protect your child from these injustices; but the truth is that the best way to protect them is by giving them the tools needed to build resilience, and by instilling unshakable pride in who they are. In this much-needed resource for parents of Black children, race and mental health expert Erlanger Turner combines evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills with mindfulness and liberation psychology to help your kids cope with race-based stress, challenge systemic oppression and marginalization, and thrive. Using the author’s innovative HEAL method (Healing Emotions and Anxiety through Liberation), you can help your kids: Better understand what causes racial stress and how to navigate it Take charge of their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors Feel empowered and prepared to cope with in-the-moment racism Build resilience, soulfulness, and joy Cultivate racial literacy and become advocates for change Although some children may not experience racism or discrimination directly, their emotional health and wellness may still be negatively impacted. Using the HEAL approach in this workbook, you’ll know what to say to your child who has experienced or witnessed racism, when to say it, and how to help them heal and flourish.

Raising Confident Black Kids

Raising Confident Black Kids
Author: M. J. Fievre
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1642505595

How to Raise Black Kids in a Racist World #1 New Release in Teacher Resources and Student Life Raising Confident Black Kids includes everything Black and multi-racial families need to know to raise empowered, confident children. From the realities of living while Black to age-appropriate ways to discuss racism with your children, educator M.J. Fievre provides a much-needed resource for parents of Black kids everywhere. It’s hard to balance protecting your child’s innocence with preparing them for the realities of Black life. When —and how —do you approach racism with your children? How do you protect their physical and mental health while also preparing them for a country full of systemic racism? On the heels of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria and “Multiplication Is for White People” comes a parenting book specifically for parents of Black kids. Now, there’s a guide to help you teach your kids how to thrive —even when it feels like the world is against them. From racial profiling and police encounters to the whitewashed lessons of history taught in schools, raising Black kids is no easy feat. In Raising Confident Black Kids, teacher M.J. Fievre passes on the tips and guidance that have helped her educate her Black students, including: How to encourage creativity and build self-confidence in your kids Ways to engage in activism and help build a safer community with and for your children —and ways to rest when you need to How to explain systemic racism, intersectionality, and micro-aggressions If you found guidance and inspiration from books like The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, Mother to Son, or Breathe, you’ll love Raising Confident Black Kids.

Raising Black Children

Raising Black Children
Author: James P. Comer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 449
Release: 1992-11-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0452268397

Two of America's most trusted and respected authorities on child care provide answers to nearly 1000 questions on the problem of raising African-American children. Along with the traditional demands of parenthood, today’s parents must grapple with such daunting issues as drugs, AIDS, violence, and educational pressures. But black parents face an even more challenging task: they must actively combat negative messages of racism while teaching their children to succeed in a white-dominated culture. In this thorough guide to parenting, two noted child psychiatrists, both African-American, focus on the special concerns of black parents. They offer comprehensive advice on nearly 1,000 common childrearing questions, paying particular attention to such problems as building self-esteem and helping black children cope with the often unconscious racism and microaggressions of white society. Authoritative and comprehensive, Raising Black Children is an indispensable resource for every African-American family and for teachers of all races who seek to gain sensitivity to the needs of their black pupils. “A necessary addition to all parenting and parent-teacher collections.”—Linda Cullum, Library Journal

Raising Resilient Black Kids

Raising Resilient Black Kids
Author: Erlanger A Turner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-10
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781648483011

Black children who've experienced systemic racism are more likely to experience stress, anger, anxiety, and depression--all of which can negatively impact their school life, home, and community. In this much-needed resource, race and mental health expert Erlanger Turner offers parents evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help their kids cope with race-based stress and promote resilience and healing.

An African American Mother's Guide to Success in Spite Of...

An African American Mother's Guide to Success in Spite Of...
Author: James Gillespie, Jr.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2018-01-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781983616655

The book details an African American Mother's rise from the poverty of being orphaned at age 4 with 15 siblings through College Graduation and beyond. The lessons she taught her children and examples she provided are supported by Scriptures, Doctoral Level Research, Journals, Articles and practical applications. As further background, she dropped out of Middle School and left home while pregnant at the age 13. By the age of 19, she was a Single Mother living in the worst projects in Charlotte, NC. Determined to give a better life and example to her children, she enrolled in High Completion Courses and successfully graduated from College at the age of 23. She moved her children from the projects into a Single Family Home and the Middle Class within months of graduating college. Paying off her home by the age of 45 and retiring at the age of 52, this book details the lessons she taught her children along the way. Her lessons were of Faith, Self-Belief, Self-determination, Resilience, Sacrifice, Mental Toughness, Frugality, Unconditional Love, Tough Love with Wisdom, Humor, Friendship and the strength to face all adversity in spite of the odds, stereotypes and rampant racism. Her lessons are explained with details for why her approach works. In her own words, you hear how to raise and provide an example for resilient, successful children in spite of any circumstance.

Raising Resilient Children

Raising Resilient Children
Author: Robert Brooks
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2002-09-18
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780809297658

Discusses the importance of fostering the qualities of resilience in children, and offers specific ideas and strategies designed to help parents raise strong, hopeful, optimistic children.

Raising Resilient Children

Raising Resilient Children
Author: Kelly Cleeve
Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Parenting
ISBN: 9781433173769

Raising Resilient Children: Parents and Teachers Working in Partnership to Empower the Children in Our Lives provides tips that you can use in your daily interactions with children to create an environment in which children will thrive. We all want to raise good children, children who are kind, smart and well prepared to become adults in an increasingly complicated world. The best predictor of a child's future success is their level of resilience, their ability to overcome challenge. Yet, this skill set has been largely ignored in the past. Teachers and parents are the greatest influences on a child's mindset and if we work together to foster resilience in our children, their potential for happiness and success increases exponentially. If you are a teacher, looking for practical classroom tips to increase emotional intelligence and self-regulation, this book is for you. If you are a parent, in search of ideas for how to elevate your child's mental well-being, this book is for you too.

Raising Resilient Kids

Raising Resilient Kids
Author: Rhonda Spencer-Hwang, DrPH, MPH
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1496445112

Mom’s Choice award-winner for Excellence! As you reflect on how unavoidable life circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic may be influencing your children, family, and other loved ones, be encouraged by the compelling and inspiring vignettes shared in this work. Be empowered to have faith, set goals, and take action . . . to stay the course and enjoy many more decades of a joyful, blessed, and healthy life. With so many “experts” touting different approaches to raising thriving children, how do you know which is the best one? Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang, professor of public health at Loma Linda University and mom of three, had the same question. As a member of a community known worldwide for its health and longevity, often referred to as a Blue Zone, she decided to study the area’s many centenarians to find out what they—or their parents—did right in childhood to make them so resilient to stress, disease, and the adversities of life. In Raising Resilient Kids, Dr. Spencer-Hwang reveals the intriguing findings from her research and offers eight principles for raising happier, healthier children who are equipped to flourish despite life’s inevitable adversities. Readers of Raising Resilient Kids will learn how to: Empower children with determination, motivation, and empathy Win over picky eaters and others who resist new routines Reduce negative stress and boost happiness Instill the values that motivate children to serve and help others Enhance academic performance through healthy habits Help kids begin to explore their passions and purpose.

What Every Black Parent Needs to Know About Saving Our Sons

What Every Black Parent Needs to Know About Saving Our Sons
Author: Marita Golden
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2023-10-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1684814731

Empower Your Sons Against Institutionalized Racism “One of the most important pieces of literature for Black parents.”—MJ Fievre, author of Raising Confident Black Kids A powerful guide to navigate the challenges of raising families in turbulent times. In What Every Black Parent Needs to Know about Saving Our Sons, gain profound advice on how to protect and nurture Black teen boys. Essential knowledge, practical guidance. With intimate storytelling of her own son’s story and in-depth research against the chilling backdrop of racially motivated brutality, acclaimed author Marita Golden reveals alarming statistics and systemic issues affecting children of color—and remedies. A powerful and timely resource, What Every Black Parent Needs to Know about Saving Our Sons addresses pressing issues of today with new material and updated resources. Wisdom from psychologists, writers, and young Black men initiates meaningful discussions and delves into the complexities of Black parenting. Tackle topics such as generational trauma, being Black in white spaces, institutionalized racism, gun violence and how to not get shot, supporting mental health for black men, and other problems Black kids face. Embark on a transformative journey towards raising confident, successful, and resilient kids. Inside, find: Realities faced by Black families and the importance of teaching kids about racism Guidance to navigate, discuss, and explore the impact of fearing the black body Conversations and strategies to keep our kids safe and growing up great If you liked The Light We Carry, Decoding Boys, Three Mothers, or American Carnage, you’ll love What Every Black Parent Needs to Know about Saving Our Sons.

Different and Wonderful

Different and Wonderful
Author: Darlene Powell Hopson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1992-02-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0671755188

Raising black children in a race-conscious society.