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There are many conversations regarding difficult topics that may arise in parenting. It can be challenging to know how to approach talking to your children about topics such as race, reproductive rights, and gender identity but these conversations are so important to have. Dr. Anjali Ferguson is joining us to talk about how parents can engage children in racial socialization and how they can have discussions about difficult topics with their children.

Dr. Anjali Ferguson is a culturally-responsive psychologist, author, and global resource on social equity and racial trauma. In addition to consulting with organizations of all sizes, Dr. Ferguson’s expertise is lent to outlets like Today, Romper, Parents Magazine, Psych Central, and ongoing published medical journals and studies. Join the conversation and find free resources for children and families like her landmark Blindian (Black + Indian) findings in her research-informed, inclusive online community, Parenting Culture. To learn how you can benefit from Dr. Ferguson’s racial and social equity training, visit www.draferguson.com or join the conversation at www.parentingculture.org.

In today’s episode, we are chatting about what culturally responsive parenting is, when children begin to notice race based differences and racial biases, and conversation starters for parents to engage children in racial socialization. 

In this episode we discuss:

• What culturally responsive parenting is and why it’s important
• Dr. Ferguson’s resources for parents
• When children start to notice race based differences
• How to begin having conversations with your children about race and racial biases
• Ideas for how to engage children in racial socialization
• Resource suggestions to help better understand diversity

Resources:

• Find Dr. Ferguson’s racial and social equity training at www.draferguson.com
• Visit the Parenting Culture website
• Follow on Instagram @parentingculture

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Questions:

1. What is culturally responsive parenting and why is it important?
2. What does research say about when children begin to notice race based differences?
3. What is the best age to begin engaging children in conversations about race and racial biases, and what are age appropriate conversation starters?
4. What are some suggestions for parents on how to immerse their children in diverse situations?
5. What age range is your book, Ordinary Day, targeting?
6. Do you have any resources or resource books that you would suggest that could help us understand diversity better?

Chicken Biryani Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups basmati or long grain rice

6-8 chicken thighs chopped (you can use breast too, but I find thighs to pick up the juices better)

1 onion diced

1 large tomato finely diced 

8-9 pods of garlic 

1/4″ of ginger grated 

1-2 small pieces of cinnamon sticks 

5 cloves 

3 cardamom pods 

a large handful of cilantro leaves chopped 

a handful of mint leaves 

1 cup plain yogurt 

1 tablespoon coriander powder

1/4 teaspoon of turmeric 

1 large Tablespoon of biryani spice (you can usually find this in an ethnic aisle- I like the Shaan brand)

2 cups water

1 Large lemon

Directions: 

Preheat oven at 350 degrees

Rinse rice and soak while you complete the next steps

Heat oil in a dutch oven on the stovetop. 

Place cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon in the pot and let the spices roast for 1-2 minutes. 

Add onions. ginger, and garlic and cook until onions are translucent 

Add tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until cooked down

Add spices (turmeric, coriander, and biryani spice) and cook down for 1-2 mins 

add cilantro and mint leaves- cook 1-2 mins 

Add chicken and cook until almost cooked through

Beat the yogurt and add to the pot, mix well

Add water and bring the pot to a boil

Once boiling, add the rice and turn off pot heat

Squeeze juice of half a lemon and place pot in oven 

Bake for 20-25 mins. Once rice is cooked through, remove from oven and add more lemon juice to taste.

Riata/Yogurt Sauce:

1/2 chopped onion

1/2 chopped tomato

a bunch of cilantro chopped

1 cup yogurt 

salt and lemon juice to taste

Directions: Combine all. Add salt and pepper to taste. Use as a side sauce with the biryani