As parents and caregivers, we often want to shield our children from the complications of the world around us. However, with so many things still far from normal, it’s important to keep those lines of communication open with our children to help them feel safe and lessen their anxiety.

The following books can help us with those difficult conversations with even our youngest children about racism, protesting, and diversity.

During these uncertain times, many families are still reeling from the impact of COVID-19 and lock-down/social distancing requirements. For many families this means vacations, summer sleep-away camps, and day camps need to be completely reconsidered. If you are wondering how to keep your kids engaged this summer, here are some great “virtual” camps you can consider. Note: some are fee-based, but some are completely free!