A Place to Belong

<b><b>A guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity in the home and beyond.</b></b><br><br>Gone are the days when socially conscious parents felt comfortable teaching their children to merely tolerate others. Instead they are looking for a way to authentically embrace the fullness of their diverse communities. <i>A Place to Belong</i> offers a path forward for families to honor their cultural heritage and champion diversity in the context of daily family life by:<br>&#160;<br>&#160; <b>&#149;</b> &#160;Fostering open dialogue around discrimination race gender disability and class<br>&#160; <b>&#149;</b> &#160;Teaching &#147;hard history&#148; in an age-appropriate way <br>&#160; <b>&#149;</b> &#160;Curating a diverse selection of books and media choices in which children see themselves and people who are different<br>&#160; <b>&#149;</b> &#160;Celebrating cultural heritage through art music and poetry<br>&#160; <b>&#149;</b> &#160;Modeling activism and engaging in community service projects as a family<br>&#160;<br>Amber O&#146;Neal Johnston a homeschooling mother of four shows parents of all backgrounds how to create a home environment where children feel secure in their own personhood and culture enabling them to better understand and appreciate people who are racially and culturally different. <i>A Place to Belong </i>gives parents the tools to empower children to embrace their unique identities while feeling beautifully tethered to their global community.