Johnson & Johnson Created a Parent's Guide to Discussing Racism With Kids

Made with help from Some Spider Studios, the guide breaks down one of the toughest talks for families

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When it comes to a complex topic like race, children are much more receptive to new information than they often get credit for. In fact, according to some studies, a child a can begin to recognize race as early as six months old. Still, it can be rather difficult to find the right language that will convey the intricacies of racism to a toddler.

But knowing that it’s important for parents to make an early effort when it comes to talking to their kids about race and, more specifically, racism, Johnson & Johnson and Some Spider Studios have teamed up for video titled “Mommy & Me, And Daddy Too.”

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