The Longest Shortest Time: A Women’s Health Show for Everyone

LST FAVES: How To Not (Accidentally) Raise A Racist

The Longest Shortest Time: A Women’s Health Show for Everyone

Show Notes

What's the best way for white parents to talk to their kids about race? We called in Dr. Brigitte Vittrup, who studies children's racial attitudes, to help us out—and to answer questions about cringeworthy moments with your own kids.

⭐️ This episode originally ran on March 8, 2017 and is a favorite from the archives. We hope you enjoy, and we’ll be back next week with a brand new episode.

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