Resources for Families
Learning About Unitarian Universalism
Albany UU subscribes to a wonderful resource called “Soulful Home” that can help you explore Unitarian Univeralism at home. This monthly publication is available in digital or paper form, email Elizabeth Baldes, Acting DRE at dre@albanyuu.org for your copy.
You can learn more about the Seven Unitarian-Universalist Principles here
And about the proposed Eighth Principle here
Pandemic
As parents and caretakers, life can be overwhelming at times, especially now during pandemic. There are potentially-helpful resources here and here.
Anti-Oppression
Talking About Race – Start the Conversation
Your Five-year-old is Already Racially Biased
The Top 5 Reasons Well Meaning White Parents Do Not Discuss Race With Their White Children
7 Reminders for White Parents Talking to Their Kids About Police Killing Black People
Teaching Young Children About Bias, Diversity, and Social Justice
Unpacking and Transforming Your Biases For A Better Community by Denise Hernandez
The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieAlbany UU Inclusivity Team
Recommendations (more about our Inclusivity Team here)
Raising Race Conscious Children
Community:
Parent Support Group FB Group (note this is a closed group and you must ask to join. The RE staff of Albany UU are the moderators)
Alice the Chalice
UU Parenting