Welcome back for Part 2/2 of this fascinating conversation with Sherrine, Jackie and Robin!

It's never too early to teach children about racial, gender, and ethnic identity with inclusivity and respect. In fact, we should begin teaching our children about diversity and acceptance from the time our children are born. If you believe your child is not impacted by racism, you may be deeply mistaken. Join us, with guest expert Sherrine Peyton, for a thought-provoking discussion that dives into a difficult conversation around the impact racism has on minority youth and all children and families.

When reviewing research for this podcast, one study found that although ⁠81% of white mothers believed it was essential⁠ to have such discussions around race, only 62% reported doing so. Having conversations with our children and teaching our children about diversity and inclusion means actively searching for and reducing unseen biases in ourselves, our viewpoints, our perspectives, and our responses. As a result, we will provide opportunities for our children to learn empathy, perspective-taking, compassion, and feelings of deeper connection and love for their family, community, and the world around them.

Sherrine Peyton (she|her|hers) founded Peyton and Consulting. Sherrine has worked 20-plus years in community health, as well as consulting and training companies and educational institutions on topics related to inclusion and racial, ethnic, and gender diversity. Sherrine started her career at Kenneth Young Center in 2003. She has also worked for Metropolitan Family Services as the Director of Public Resource Development and as a federal contractor working with states and tribes on public health issues. In addition, Sherrine has presented locally and nationally on positive youth development, community organizing, and LGBTQ+ inclusive practices and programs.

In 2013, Sherrine returned to KYC as a consultant to build the Communities for Positive Youth Development coalition under their prevention program. In 2014, she became the Project Lead for KYC’s Partnerships for Success grant. She was promoted to Supervisor and eventually Manager of the Positive Youth Development Program and then Director of Community Collaboration and Public Resource Development. Sherrine has a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University. When Sherrine is not at work, she and her wife enjoy spending time with their adult children, grandchildren and attending multicultural events.

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