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> <br>  <b>•</b>  Fostering open dialogue around discrimination, race, gender, disability, and class<br>  <b>•</b>  Teaching “hard history” in an age-appropriate way <br>  <b>•</b>  Curating a diverse selection of books and media choices in which children see themselves and people who are different<br>  <b>•</b>  Celebrating cultural heritage through art, music, and poetry<br>  <b>•</b>  Modeling activism and engaging in community service projects as a family<br> <br>Amber O’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.