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> <p/>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: <p/> <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 <p/>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.