"Babies are learning about race. And if they don’t learn it from us, they're going to learn it from other folks." — Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, Ph.D.. Join us as Dr. Briscoe-Smith talks about how babies and toddlers understand race and what this means for parents. Walk away with concrete actions on how to talk to and educate your children about race, starting as early as 6 months.

Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, Ph.D. is a child psychologist specializing in trauma and issues of race. She earned her bachelor's degree from Harvard University and her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. She combines her love of teaching with advocacy by serving as a professor and directing mental health programs for children experiencing trauma, homelessness, or foster care. She is also a parent of three.

Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, Ph.D.

"Babies are learning about race. And if they don't lean it from us, they're going to learn it from other folks." - Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith. Join us as  Dr. Briscoe-Smith talks about how babies and toddlers understand race and what this means for parents. Walk away with concrete actions on how to talk to and educate your children about race, starting as early as 6 months.

How Babies and Toddlers Understand Race

with Dr. Alison Briscoe-Smith, Child Clinical Psychologist

Introduction

Do Babies Notice Race?

How do Toddlers Understand Race?

Family Values and Race

Talking to Young Children about Race

How to Help Children Understand Race

Race Does Matter - Thinking Beyond a Color Blind Ideology

The Importance of Noticing Difference

Q&A: What are some age appropriate books about race?

Q&A: How should I go about explaining race issues to my toddler?

Q&A: What if I live in a white neighborhood, how can I promote inclusivity?

Q&A: What should I do if my preschooler says something negative about the color of someone's skin?