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Tolerance vs Acceptance: Why the Distinction Matters
Tolerance vs. Acceptance: Why the Distinction Matters A key distinction to explore when reflecting on inclusive practice is the difference between tolerance and acceptance. These are concepts that may seem similar but have profoundly different impacts on our attitudes toward children and families, and the relationships we build with them. What is Tolerance? Tolerance is…
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Race and Representation in the Baby Room
When we think about racially inclusive practices, babies can often be overlooked. Their perceived innocence and distance from societal complexities can lead us to believe that these conversations around can wait until they’re older. However, this perspective is misinformed and misses the profound impact that those early experiences have on shaping children’s understanding of the…
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Please Don’t Touch My Hair!
As a black woman who has spent most of my career as the minority in the room, there has been many occasions where my hair has been the topic of conversation and attracted far more attention than I as an introvert would like! I had to build myself up to walking into work with a…
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