Stacey M Design Blog
Apr 02 2021
Addressing Bias and Building Community at Your School
If there is one sentiment shared by teachers and administrators all over the world, it is that there is never enough funding for all the programs that you want to...
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Sep 02 2020
Addressing Bias in Books in Schools
During a webinar that I recently hosted called, “Strategies for Creating an Anti-Racist Environment in Your School,” I discussed how books and other resources used in schools often have racist...
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Aug 02 2020
When Your Child’s Friend Turns Out to Be A Frenemy
Kids want to have friends. Whether they are girls or boys, they want to have a best friend or a group of besties. They want to have a person that...
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Jul 25 2020
Preparing for a Different First Day of School
As July turns into August, parents and school aged children start the rituals of preparing to go back to school. There are trips to Target and Walmart to purchase items...
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Jul 09 2020
Journaling Can Benefit Your Child
Journaling can be priceless and timeless, but not every child likes to write. Matter of fact, many kids find it intimidating and difficult. But there are lots of benefits for...
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Jun 23 2020
The Difference Between Being Boastful and Being Confident
As parents, we teach our kids not to brag. Being boastful is viewed as a negative quality. I agree. Who wants to be around someone who is constantly letting us...
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Jun 16 2020
Promoting Racial Colorblindness Does Not Promote Racial Harmony
Over the last few months, the dialog about race has reached a fever pitch. If social media is a measure, if traditional media is a measure, and if civil unrest...
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Jun 08 2020
It's Never Too Early To Start Teaching Our Kids About Race
My reaction to the continued acts of racial violence in this country, to the nonstop acts of racism that do not get the attention of the media, to the peaceful...
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May 15 2020
How’s Your Summer Gonna Rock?
As the school year is winding down and lockdowns are coming to an end, our thoughts are turning toward summer break. For many families, this year will be different from...
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