Braiding Crowns of Friendship by Christine Aldrich is a children's book about an African American girl who learns to love her hair, and in doing so she helps to teach others about the beauty in diversity.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Love your hair and be proud of who you are. Everyone is different and beautiful in their own way. Embrace diversity and be kind to others.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Encourage your child to embrace their unique qualities, just like Christine did with her braids. - Have a discussion about how differences make us special, using examples from the video. - Practice kindness and empathy by role-playing scenarios where your child stands up for others like Little Friend did for Christine.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Love and embrace the differences in others and yourself!"
