In this episode, we sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Jennifer Noble, also known as Dr. Jenn, and delve into the challenges and limitations that might arise when raising mixed race kids and learn how to ownership of the process.
We also have a second surprise visit by my former co-host Amy Maghera!
Dr. Jenn shares invaluable insights on supporting mixed race kids, navigating racial identity, and overcoming microaggressions. Hanna-Lee opens up about her own fears and hesitations about becoming a parent from a multicultrual perspective. This episode is packed with practical advice!
We also take a playful quiz from Dr. Jenn’s website to wrap up the conversation.
- Introduction to Dr. Jenn
- 3 Fun Facts about Dr. Jenn
- Challenges Parents of Mixed Kids Face
- Parenting Mixed Kids during the Pandemic: A George Floyd Example
- Reservations and Tactics for Supporting Mixed Kids: Race, Microaggressions, and Identity
- A Parent's Journey: Changing Perspectives on Race and Mixed Experiences
- Hanna-Lee's Multicultural Parenting Fears and Inner Conflict
- Navigating Mixed Identity: Avoiding the "Right Answer" Trap
- Connecting Kids to Your Story vs. Group Rules
- Learning and Growing with Your Kids: Embracing Culture and Language
- Being a Cultural Ambassador: Shared Parenting Roles
- Technical and Financial Considerations of Multicultural Parenting
- Grieving the Loss of Culture: Acknowledgment and Acceptance
- Amy and Hanna-Lee Take the Quiz on Dr. Jenn’s Site
- Closing anecdote from Dr Jenn, about fully being who you are and letting people around you adjust.
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