Our teacher, Susan Eisman, has compiled a vast resource of articles and sites spanning philosophy and perspective. These include theories on education, perspectives on the complexities of modern parenting, as well as pieces she and former HFP parents have written.
Race/Racism/Antiracism:
White Supremacy Culture (website w/ lots of great info)
Talking with White Children About George Floyd
Anti-racism Resources for Parents/Educators of Young Children
Talking with children about race and racism– Multnomah County Library resources
The Top 5 Reasons Well Meaning White Parents Do Not Discuss Race With Their White Children
Becoming a Parent Forced Me to Finally Confront White Supremacy
How silence can breed prejudice
Raising Racially Concious Kids
Suggestions for White Racial Justice Parenting
Parenting to reduce sexism, homophobia and other forms of hate
Talking to my white child about race
“Mixed kids are always so beautiful”
“Talking about racism with white kids”
“The danger of not talking to your children about race”
“Talking Race With a Toddler Who Wasn’t Talking About Race at All”
Covid-19/ Quarantine Related
Articles
Handling Your Kid’s Disappointment When Everything Is Canceled
A Therapist’s 5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Family’s Mental Health During the COVID-19 Quarantine
Humorous Videos for Adults:
Every Mom In America Right Now
Hello (from the Inside) An Adele Parody by Chris Mann
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Aggression
Helping children with Aggression
Anti-Semitism
Children’s Book Lists:
http://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/books/detailLists.asp?idBookListCat=1
Conflict Resolution
Ways Child Care Providers Can Teach Young Children to Resolve Conflicts – eXtension
Working Out Conflict with Children | NAEYC For Families
Co-op Preschool:
“Co-op Life: Why I love it”
by HFP Alum Shannon Rhoades
“Encouraging Positive Play”
by Susan Eisman
“Parenting in a Co-op Preschool”
Originally Published in HFP Newsletter — Spring 2010
Covid-19
Cultural Appropriation:
7 Myths about Cultural Appropriation-Francesca Ramsey
“What’s Wrong with Cultural Appropriation? These 9 Answers Reveal Its Harm”
Diabetes:
Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need To Know video
Managing Type ! Diabetes: What To Expect After Diagnosis
Early Childhood Education Advocacy:
The Visible Teaching Project
Advocacy group started by Susan Eisman and her colleagues, working to raise the societal value of Early Childhood educators and childcare professionals.
Center for the Childcare Workforce
Advocacy for Early Childhood educators and professionals.
“Making Change: Raising Dollars that Make Sense”
Susan Eisman writes about the current state of Early Childhood educators and fair compensation.
“Taking the Step Towards Equitable Wages”
by HFP Alum Susie Skousen Goodell
Emotions
“How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” (video)
“The Train Analogy That Will Completely Change How You See Your Crying Child”
Superb website resource: www.handinhandparenting.org
Gender
How To Do Gender Neutral Parenting
Introduction to Gender Identities
How to be an Ally to a Transgender Friend
Assumptions about Non-Binary Folks
Changing the Culture of Masculinity
What to Do When Your Child Believes Gender Bias
What the Research Says: Gender-Typed Toys
Gender Neutral Parenting Myths
Death and Grief
http://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/how-to-help-a-grieving-child/
Healthy Eating:
“Fostering Love for Healthy Food” by HFP Alum Rachel Petke
“Lessons From a Box of Goldfish (Even the Whole Grain Kind)” by Caron Gremont
Holidays:
Nature-based Curriculum
Play Outside!
A curated list of activities to share with children in nature.
Parenting and Families:
Teaching Your Child Emotional Agility
Aha! Parenting
Huge resource for empathetic and research-based parenting ideas.
Play:
33 Reasons to Choose a Play-Based Preschool, Not an Academic One
Defending the Early Years Play Video
The Overprotected Kid
A preoccupation with safety has stripped childhood of independence, risk taking, and discovery—without making it safer. A new kind of playground points to a better solution.
Preventing Child Abuse
Race:
Becoming a Parent Forced Me to Finally Confront White Supremacy
How silence can breed prejudice
Raising Racially Concious Kids
Suggestions for White Racial Justice Parenting
Parenting to reduce sexism, homophobia and other forms of hate
Talking to my white child about race
“Mixed kids are always so beautiful”
“Talking about racism with white kids”
“The danger of not talking to your children about race”
“Talking Race With a Toddler Who Wasn’t Talking About Race at All”
Sensory Integration:
Certain Senses can hit a Nerve
Separation Anxiety:
Seven Books to Ease Separation Anxiety
Books to help ease separation anxiety
“The First Day of School”
Easing Preschool Separation Anxiety
Siblings:
New Baby/Welcoming Sibling “All My Love” Candle Ritual
Teaching Equity: Websites Supporting Teaching Social Justice:
“Teaching for Change Building Social Justice Starting in the Classroom”
Thanksgiving/Re-thinking Thanksgiving
Prejudice and Bias:
“Test Yourself for Hidden Bias”
A great list of books can be found here: “The Children’s Peace Education & Anti-Bias Library”
“Engaging Young Children in Activities and Conversation About Race and Class”
Whiteness & White Privilege
Debunking The Most Common Myths White People Tell About Race– Video w/ Robin Di Angelo
My White Friend Asked Me on Facebook to Explain White Privilege. I Decided to Be Honest
“Protecting Your Child’s ‘Innocence’ Is Giving the Next Generation of White Supremacy a Head Start”
White Parents, Here’s how to start talking to your children about race
