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How to Talk to Kids About Race

in: Life & Relationships

How to Talk to Kids About Race

Christine interviews Amber Coleman-Mortley, Director of Social Engagement at iCivics, Inc., about how to talk about race with kids. In this engaging, practical conversation, Amber shares two helpful analogies that illuminate the concepts of privilege and cultural differences, demonstrates how to ask questions based in empathy and respect, and shares how simple it can be to nurture cross-cultural curiosity… the foundation of a more equitable school, neighborhood, and country.

Redefining Femininity

in: Life & Relationships

Redefining Femininity

In Episode 154 of the Edit Your Life podcast, Asha talks with author Catherine Connors about her new book (with co-author Amy Stanton), The Feminine Revolution.

Finding Peace When Kids Struggle

in: Life & Relationships

Finding Peace When Kids Struggle

During times of family stress, self-care becomes even more elusive than ever, even though it’s that much more more important. In Episode 153, Asha and Christine talk about how to find peace in the midst of family struggles.

Edit Your Life Ep. 139: Nurturing Your Friendships

in: Life & Relationships

Edit Your Life Ep. 139: Nurturing Your Friendships

Christine and I reflect upon friendship, how it has changed as our kids have gotten older, and share 8 crowdsourced ways to treasure and celebrate your friends.

Edit Your Life Ep. 135: Parenting Through Fear

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Edit Your Life Ep. 135: Parenting Through Fear

Asha talks with licensed mental health counselor Jonathan Baxter about parenting during this era of mass school shootings.

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About the Author

Asha Dornfest is an author, optimist, and mom of two. She started the Parent Hacks blog in 2005, and turned it into a book in 2016. More about Asha »

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