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Culturally-Inclusive Conversations: “Ask Questions, and Be Curious.”

The family is a child’s introduction to the world. A child’s identity is grounded by their culture and heritage. For families, there is pride and honor in sharing your culture with your child. As they step out of the home and into new environments, like child care, holding onto a family’s culture can become complicated. […]

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We are all immigrants - learning about ourselves and our neighbors

The United States is truly a melting pot. Central Indiana is becoming more diverse each year, bringing richness of experience and culture to our lives. As we celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month this June, what does it mean for you and your family? What can we learn about our own immigrant heritage? What can we […]

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Celebrating Pride Together

Pride is a time of celebration and an opportunity to increase awareness of LGBTQIA+ identity and community. It is important to take moments throughout the month to celebrate diversity together. For young children, this may look like conversations about similarities and differences or simply making observations about their own self. Regardless, we encourage you to […]

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Autism Awareness: Putting Children First

by Sarah Bailey, Inclusion Specialist The scarf lies on top of my dresser all year long. Every so often, I pick it up, look at it, and lay it back down. The bright, primary colors dance around the well-known puzzle pieces. The scarf reminds me of Margaret, the first child with autism that I worked […]

Inclusion

Culturally-Inclusive Conversations: “Ask Questions, and Be Curious.”

We are all immigrants – learning about ourselves and our neighbors

Celebrating Pride Together

Autism Awareness: Putting Children First

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