​We, the Doctors at East Bay Pediatrics, do not support racism or bigotry in any form

We are saddened by the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and numerous others, whose names are known and unknown. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently recognized racism as a public health crisis. It adversely affects the health and well-being of children, adolescents, emerging adults, and their families. One way to combat this problem is through education. Below are links for talking with your children about racism and police brutality.

https://healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/Talking-to-Children-about-Racism.aspx

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/parenting/kids-books-racism-protest.html

• George Floyd. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. What do we tell our children? From USA Today
• How to Talk to Your Kids About Race and Justice from WBUR (Boston FM Station)
• How to talk to your children about protests and racism - By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
• National Museum of African American History and Culture - Talking About Race
• "Raising White Kids" Author On How White Parents Can Talk About Race Heard - NPR's All Things Considered
• Resources for Engaging in Anti-Racism Work
• An Antiracist Reading List - Ibram X. Kendi on books to help America transcend its racist heritage

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