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Now that we’ve come around to the idea that encouraging diversity for our children can and should start at an early age, you might be thinking about how you are going to do that. Raising a global citizen who understands that our differences are worth celebrating takes deliberate action.
The holiday gifting season is a great time to both add some diversity to your child’s playroom and grab the best of the best gifts for the holidays.
Experts have determined that to raise well-rounded children, books, music, movies, and even toys with diverse characters are easy ways you can encourage anti-racist attitudes and help children understand that there are different cultures and customs, oftentimes in our very own neighborhoods.
Here are some gift ideas to start your holiday buying off right!
Dolls
If your child is a doll lover, they can never have enough! So this is a great opportunity to mix up the cultures, colors, and even physical abilities in their doll collection.
Princess Jones Cupcake Plush Doll (Princess Cupcake Jones; $44.99)
Barbie Campaign Team Dolls (Walmart; $39.99)
Wonder Crew Superhero – James (Amazon; $17.73)
Games
A family game is a great way to entertain your child and get away from screen time, so games are always on the holiday gift list. These games and others have characters from all different backgrounds, which is a great reflection of what our country looks like.
Never Forget a Face Memory Matching Game (Amazon; $15.99)
Matching Pairs Children of the World (Nest Learning; $19.99)
Gear
If your child is getting an upgraded room, backpack, shoes, clothing, or other cool gear, try to look for options with different faces, hair, eyewear, and more features that show how we all are beautiful.
All Girls Fanny Pack (Epic Everyday; $35.99)
Toy boxes
Subscription boxes are nice gifts because they just keep coming. It’s like the holidays never go away, at least until the subscription ends! These subscription boxes can provide endless amounts of challenges, exercises, thought-provoking moments, and learning experiences in creative and fun ways!
Mindful Activity Kit (Witz & Marbles; $54.95)
Early Explorers Subscription Box (Little Passports; subscriptions vary)
Books
This great list of 20 books is the perfect place to start when gifting books that can encourage important conversations. Wrap up a few for extra goodies to open during the holidays!
20 Kids’ Picture Books to Help Start Conversations About Race, Racism, and Diversity
