Identity | Understanding Race and Racism

A positive sense of identity is crucial to the development of self-esteem and confidence. A healthy sense of identity helps individuals to be more open to people from other backgrounds as they will be less likely to fear differences. Individuals with a healthy sense of identity will, also, be less likely put other people down in order to feel better about themselves.

Individualism

Why Is Individualism Important?

Explanation of what individualism is and why it is important for everyone to experience it.

5 Ways to Help Your Adopted Child Develop a Strong Sense of Identity

This article focuses on helping your child develop a stronger sense of identity.

Celebrating Others’ Identities

Understanding a Different Culture

Article about cultural awareness and the importance of understanding culture different from yours.

5 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Respect Individuality in Others

Helping your child learn how to respect others with differing identities from them.

Outside Influences on Identity

Family, Peer, and School Influences on Children’s Developing Health Lifestyles

Various influences (family, peers, school) that can affect the development on a child’s identity.

Media’s Externalization of Kids' Self-identity

This article is about the psychological effects of the media on a child’s identity.

Supporting a Child Experiencing Identity Dissonance

The Influence of Environment

Understanding how changes in the environment may be affecting the change in your child’s identity.

When I Go to Heaven, I’ll Be White

This article is specifically for transracial adoptees and their families to better understand trauma and its effects on a child and their identity in a transracial family.

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