Show Notes
Kids can say the darnedest things, especially when they're around people who look different than what they're used to. Although most kids and parents mean no harm, an off-handed comment or intrusive question can upend the day of someone with a facial difference like appearance advocate and author Carly Findlay - and Turia herself! A quick conservation or a flick through a picture book is all it takes to raise inclusive kids, and in this episode, Carly has the insight you need to get started.&...
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