Ask the Expert: dealing with and preventing racism

“Eww dirty”, “Chinese have slanted eyes” - Heard of these stereotypical statements/remarks about your race at least once? We all have heard stories about people being bullied, discriminated or attacked, due to their race. Imagine your child is the one in that situation, how would you feel? 🤔 As parents, you are your child’s role model and you have the ability to change their mindset 🧠 To better understand this topic, we have invited Rany Moran - Certified life coach, trained counsellor and parenting expert to answer your questions on dealing and preventing racism amongst children 🧒🏻👧🏽 We all have to start somewhere, so why not use our platform to learn more about it? Start commenting your questions before our session to be aware of what’s currently happening 🤓

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How can I help my child feel secure in his/her own skin?

Rany Moran

Parenting expert, certified life coach, trained counsellor and mother of two

5y ago

Hi Jessica, you can start by practicing “positive noticing” at home, where you identify something your child can do well, then work on developing and mastering that skill. This creates positive emphasis on strengths, rather than weakness. We should also practice “positive language” at home, where we prioritise telling and showing our children how much we love them unconditionally, and give them the security that will eventually help them in tough situations. Allowing our children to make mistakes and failures can also teach confidence, as well as important life lessons that will help them grow and develop to make responsible and moral life choices in the future.

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