Fr. Aaron Smallwood joins us for a conversation on racial injustice and what it means for today’s family and the family of God. If you’re learning about the root of the racial tension in America and trying to figure out how to talk to your kids about racial justice, this is a good starting conversation…. View Post
3 Ways Parents Can Teach Kids to Carry the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. –Martin Luther King, Jr. Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr. As a parent, I believe racial reconciliation begins in the home. I’m primarily responsible for how my children view, and subsequently treat, others. The process of learning how to treat others begins… View Post
3 Ways To Help Our Kids Process Racial Injustice
This article first appeared at thomrainer.com on July 9, 2016. The shooting deaths—and subsequent reactions—of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile are a reflection of how deeply broken our nation really is. Following those shootings, many of us woke up to the news of five police officers being gunned down—and several others injured—after a protest in Dallas… View Post