Raising Confident Black Kids: A Comprehensive Guide for Empowering Parents and Teachers of Black Children

by M.J. Fievre

Raising Confident and Empowered Black Kids includes everything Black and multi-racial families need to know to raise empowered, confident children. From the realities of living while Black to age-appropriate ways to discuss racism with your children, educator M.J. Fievre provides a much-needed resource for parents of Black kids everywhere.

It’s hard to balance protecting your child’s innocence with preparing them for the realities of Black life. When―and how―do you approach racism with your children? How do you protect their physical and mental health while also preparing them for a country full of systemic racism? On the heels of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria and “Multiplication Is for White People” comes a parenting book specifically for parents of Black kids.

Now, there’s a guide to help you teach your kids how to thrive―even when it feels like the world is against them. From racial profiling and police encounters to the whitewashed lessons of history taught in schools, raising Black kids is no easy feat. In Raising Confident and Empowered Black Kids, teacher M.J. Fievre passes on the tips and guidance that have helped her educate her Black students, including:

- How to encourage creativity and build self-confidence in your kids
- Ways to engage in activism and help build a safer community with and for your children―and ways to rest when you need to
- How to explain systemic racism, intersectionality, and micro-aggressions

If you found guidance and inspiration from books like The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, Mother to Son, or Breathe, you’ll love Raising Confident and Empowered Black Kids.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Education

254 pages, Paperback

Published January 19, 2021

Reviews

[Nyasha Tarlia · Rating 4 out of 5]

When reading please acknowledge my grammar is not the best as I am dyslexic.

I love this book, I think it’s for helpful, informative and needed for black parents and non-black parents of black children. It’s a great way of helping parents guide their black children through the world as safe as possible, but in a way that’s understandable for them, rather than just bombarding them with information causing them to be scared of the world.

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a complimentary copy.

A great way to open up with kids and share strength. Letting any child know they are valued and loved is a huge positive impact and this book delivered even the hard truths.

[Matthew Picardat · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read by parents and teachers.