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The development of the brain is a fascinating and essential aspect of child development. The science behind the brain provides parents and practitioners valuable insight.
At birth, a child’s brain is a work in progress. It develops as they experience the world through seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling the environment. The natural, simple, loving encounters with adults that occur throughout the day, such as a caregiver singing, smiling, talking, and rocking their baby, are essential to this process. All of these encounters with the outside world affect the child’s emotional development and shape how their brain becomes wired and how it will work.
The experiences of babies have long-lasting effects on their ability to learn and regulate their emotions. When there is an absence of appropriate teaching and learning opportunities in the baby’s environment, the brain’s development can be affected and there are more likely to be sustained negative effects. Conversely, if we can provide ample learning opportunities, we can facilitate brain development. Let’s understand how and why.
Learning is about connection. A baby is born with more than 85 billion neurons in its brain, the major nerve cell of the brain. Neurons transmit information between each other through chemical and electrical signals via synapses thereby forming neural networks, a series of interconnected neurons. This is what is meant by “the wiring of the brain” and “neurons that fire together, wire together”. Neurons and synapses grow exponentially in the first years of life, even before a baby can walk and talk. Between birth and about 3 years of age, the number of synapses in the brain increases from about 2,500 to 15,000 per neuron.
As an infant experiences something or learns something for the first time, a strong neural connection is made. If this experience is repeated, the connection is reactivated and becomes strengthened. If the experience is not repeated, connections are removed. In this way, the brain “prunes” what is not necessary and consolidates the connections that are necessary. During infancy and the first years of childhood, there is significant loss of neural pathways as the brain starts to prune away what it doesn’t believe it will need to function. By the time your child reaches adulthood, the number of synaptic connections is reduced by half. Therefore, the earlier in a child’s development that we create that first, correct learning experience, the stronger those behaviors and skills are secured in the brain. - LEARN Behavioral
Babies brain conception to age three;
http://www.urbanchildinstitute.org/why-0-3/baby-and-brain
The infant brain and its functions;
https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/how-developed-is-the-brain-by-birth/
Neufeld’s 6 Stages Of Attachment;
https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2023/1/6/what-is-attachment
What is secure attachment and why is it so important?;
Infants ability to self sooth;
https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2020/12/30/the-facts-behind-babies-self-soothing
Co-regulation and how to do it;
https://www.parentingforbrain.com/co-regulation/
Bonding and attachment newborn and beyond;
https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/connecting-communicating/bonding/bonding-newborns
Bonding and attachment 3-12 months;
https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/connecting-communicating/bonding/bonding-babies
Why Movement Matters in the First Year of Life;
https://www.teachearlyyears.com/learning-and-development/view/physical-development-in-infants
Overstimulation, what it is, how to identify it, and how it can effect baby;
https://www.tinylove.com/en/articles/avoiding-overstimulation-in-babies
Nature Play and its importance for the Cognitive Development of Early Learners;
Infant Freedom of Movement;
https://www.nimblekids.ca/infant-freedom-of-movement.html
Freedom of movement play ideas appropriate for newborn and beyond;
https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/play-learning/play-ideas/thinking-play-newborns
What are baby contains how and why can we swap them out;
https://www.sproutandthrive.com/blog/2020/baby-containers
Freedom of movement play ideas;
https://www.sproutandthrive.com/blog/2020/floor-play-ideas-for-every-stage-of-development
What is “container baby syndrome” and do I really have to worry about it?
Babywearing its hidden benefits and the comparison to baby containers;
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpcz5J3uv9k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Reading to children, why it’s so important, and how to start;
https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/reading-to-children
NPR American Academy Of Pediatrics Lifts 'No Screens Under 2' Rule;
Rotating episodes on Mister Rogers Neighborhood free to the public;
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Anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum;
https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/anxiety/
Post-traumatic stress disorder during pregnancy or postpartum;
https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/
Bipolar Mood Disorders during pregnancy and postpartum;
https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/bipolar-mood-disorders/
Psychosis during pregnancy or postpartum;
https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-psychosis/
Depression during pregnancy or postpartum;
https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/depression/
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder during pregnancy or postpartum;
https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/obsessive-symptoms/
Postpartum care falls short for Black women. One mother is trying to fix that;
Postpartum Psychosis Victim and Husband-Gabby and Sam; I don't care for the way this interview was conducted but I do feel the perspectives of the parents are valuable.
https://www.softwhiteunderbelly.com/videos/gabby-and-sam-b
Postpartum mental health for men;
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads/
Postpartum resource center;
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Preparing for parenthood:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz9VWWg1bWY
The importance of choosing your provider:
https://birthful.com/podcast-choosing-ob-midwife/
All about the evidence behind “plus size pregnancy” with Jen McLellan and Evidence Based Birth:
https://plusmommy.com/plus-size-pregnancy-risks/
Overuse Of The CPD Diagnosis:
https://mamastefit.com/your-pelvis-is-not-too-small-overuse-cpd-diagnosis/
Ethics and Evidence on circumcision:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-and-ethics-on-circumcision/
Evidence on labor induction for Gestational diabetes:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-78-the-evidence-on-labor-induction-for-gestational-diabetes/
Evidence on labor induction for due dates:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-117-the-evidence-on-inducing-for-due-dates/
Evidence on pitocin augmentation, Epidurals, and cesarean:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-245-evidence-on-pitocin-augmentation-epidurals-cesarean/
Birth implications for suspected big baby:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/what-are-the-birth-implications-for-a-suspected-big-baby-podcast/
Induction or cesarean for big baby:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/
Evidence on suspected big baby handout:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Big-Babies-Handout.pdf
Evidence on membrane sweeps:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Big-Babies-Handout.pdf
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A little bit about your rights as a birthing person;
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/what-to-know-about-birth-rights
Important action step for birthworkers providing care;
The Effect of Doulas on Maternal and Birth Outcomes;
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10292163/
Doulas, Racism, and Whiteness: How Birth Support Workers Process Advocacy towards Women of Color;
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/12/1/19
Perspectives on cultural competency and race concordance from perinatal patients and community-based doulas;
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36017646/
Maternal Right to Informed Consent throughout Labor and Delivery;
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31307347/
Medical dynamic and the importance of self advocacy;
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/parenting/pregnancy/birth-advocate.html
OB-GYN workforce shortages could worsen maternal health crisis;
https://rollcall.com/2023/03/16/ob-gyn-workforce-shortages-could-worsen-maternal-health-crisis/
Exposing the Role of Labor and Delivery Nurses as Active Bystanders in Preventing or Perpetuating Obstetric Violence;
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1751485123001587
Realities for Black birthing people;
Why preventable maternal complications are growing within the US;
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Schedule with Aurore Dorsinville- pelvic floor physical therapist to prepare for labor and brith;
What to Know About Your Birth Rights & no is a complete sentence;
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/what-to-know-about-birth-rights
A few things you can decline in a hospital setting during labor and birth;
3 pelvic levels of fetal station:
https://mamastefit.com/3-pelvic-levels-fetal-station-understand/
Pelvic mechanics best pushing positions:
https://mamastefit.com/best-pushing-position-create-space-baby-in-birth/
Pelvic opening movement for early labor:
https://mamastefit.com/my-early-labor-pelvic-opening-workout/
Opening the top of the pelvis:
https://mamastefit.com/open-the-top-of-the-pelvis-help-baby-engage/
Mid pelvis the pelvic floor anatomy:
https://mamastefit.com/the-mid-pelvis-the-pelvic-floor-anatomy-movement/
The pelvic outlet:
https://mamastefit.com/the-pelvic-outlet-anatomy-amp-movement-support/
Make space for the sacrum:
https://mamastefit.com/3-pushing-tips-to-make-space-for-the-sacrum/
Biomechanics during pregnancy and labor understanding babies location:
https://mamastefit.com/pelvis-biomechanics-during-pregnancy-and-labor/
Epidural laboring positions:
https://mamastefit.com/3-epidural-laboring-positions/
Evidence on birthing positions:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-birthing-positions/
Positions in labor and their effects on pain relief:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/positions-during-labor-and-their-effects-on-pain-relief/
Evidence on birthing positions:
6 epidural positions to try:
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There can be bias around cesareans, because of this I find it important to note that c-sections are a valid form of birth. Whether the cesarean is planned out of medical necessity or desire whether it is the result of a long labor or a change in plan the birthing person under no circumstances needs to explain themselves or their decision to inquiring minds.
The Gentle Cesarean;
Vaginal seeding;
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2017/11/vaginal-seeding
3 Strategies To Enhance Your Postpartum Recovery;
https://mamastefit.com/boost-your-c-section-recovery-3-strategies/
C-section recovery;
https://mamastefit.com/c-section-recovery-how-to-approach-it/
C-Section Scar Mobilization Timeline;
https://mamastefit.com/c-section-scar-mobilization-timeline/
Experts discuss benefits, risks of cesarean section;
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/some-benefits-to-c-sections-researchers-say
Coping with emotions after a c-section;
Mental Health After C-section - What to Look Out for and How to Get Help;
Processing a Cesarean while Planning for a VBAC;
How to Decline a C-Section and Have a VBAC;
https://georgiabirth.org/blogcontent/2019/1/8/how-to-decline-a-c-section-and-have-a-vbac
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery;
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507844/
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The impact of swaddling upon breastfeeding; while I don't entirely agree with all that's written here I do think it makes some great points. Please note that swaddling doesn't reduce crying entirely, it’s actually a biologically unnatural position to put your baby in and I hope that research moves in that direction soon.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36787374/
What is in your breastmilk?:
https://www.medela.com/breastfeeding/mums-journey/breast-milk-composition
Visual aide attatching your baby at the breast:
https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/breastfeeding-attachment/
Great bottle option for bread-fed babies;
Great bottle option for breastfed baby;
https://www.target.com/p/evenflo-balance-wide-neck-anti-colic-baby-bottles-9oz/-/A-77549446
Great bottle option for breastfed baby;
https://www.target.com/p/dr-brown-39-s-options-anti-colic-baby-bottle-4oz-3pk/-/A-17303138
Great pacifier for breastfed baby;
https://www.target.com/p/philips-avent-soothie-0-3m-blue-4pk/-/A-78866601
Benefits of breastfeeding:
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/faq/index.htm
The risk of adding cereal to bottles;
https://www.healthline.com/health/baby/rice-cereal-in-bottle
(AAP) recommends against the routine use of rice cereal in the bottle to improve infant sleep patterns;
Reasons behind some hidden latch concerns;
https://www.lknbreastfeedingsolutions.com/articles/hiddenlatchproblems
Psychological Benefits of Breastfeeding:
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/psychological-benefits-of-breastfeeding
Visuals and extensive information about tongue, lip, and cheek ties:
https://www.emdental.com/tongue-lip-ties
All about nipple shields:
https://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/nb-challenges/wean-shield/
Nipple Shields | 6 Steps To Weaning Off A Nipple Shield:
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/breastfeeding/nipple-shields-steps-to-weaning-off-a-nipple-shield/
A beginners guide to pumping:
https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/beginners-guide-breastfeeding-pumping
Figuring out your flange size:
https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/flange-size-chart
Breastfeeding and positioning:
https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/positioning/
World Health Organizations most recent breastfeeding:
recommendation on “continuing to breastfeed until 2 and beyond”: https://www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding
What to expect, breastfeeding a newborn:
https://kellymom.com/hot-topics/newborn-nursing/
Mastitis protocol:
https://www.bfmed.org/assets/ABM%20Protocol%20%2336.pdf
Pumping for beginners:
https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/pumping-and-hand-expression-basics
Freezing and storing breastmilk:
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling_breastmilk.htm
Babies intake in the early days:
https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/how-much-milk-your-baby-needs
Fascinating insight as it relates to research regarding breastfeeding
https://freakonomics.com/podcast/how-important-is-breastfeeding-really/
Weaning from the pump;
https://www.medela.us/breastfeeding/articles/how-to-wean-from-pumping-and-let-your-pump-go
Introducing formula;
https://organiclifestart.com/blogs/guides/best-methods-for-introducing-formula-to-breastfed-babies
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In full transparency I utilized the services of all providers (aside from the clinic) listed below for our feeding challenges.
Visuals and extensive information about tongue, lip, and cheek ties;
https://www.emdental.com/tongue-lip-ties
Signs of a possible oral restriction;
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tongue-tie/
The importance and role of a body worker;
https://kidstowndentist.com/kidstown-dental-role-of-the-bodyworker/
Local lactation support Heather Mastro- Fingerlakes Lactation accepts insurance;
https://www.fingerlakeslactation.com
Local lactation support Alison Spath IBCLC
http://www.bbcroc.com/bbc/breastfeeding/private-breastfeeding-consultations/
Local provider who assesses and releases oral restrictions; Dr. Oriana Ly-Mapes
https://smilesonthecanal.com/about/meet-the-doctors/
UR Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine;
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/breastfeeding.aspx
Local Craniosacral Therapist to address pre and post release care; Molly Deutschbein
http://www.spiritorganic.net/index.html
Local pediatric chiropractor to address pre and post release care;
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Dietician Katie Stephan at The Woman’s Health Center At Rochester General Hospital would be a great resource as you navigate dietary restriction. 1415 Portland Ave set 400 (585)-922-4200
Indicators that baby has an allergy;
https://www.freetofeed.com/post/baby-food-allergy-symptoms
How long do dairy proteins actually last in breastmilk?;
https://www.freetofeed.com/post/truth?locale=en
Breaking down allergic reactions;
https://www.freetofeed.com/post/infant-food-allergy-reaction-timing-when-they-start-what-to-look-for
Mental health during elimination diets;
https://www.freetofeed.com/post/your-mental-health-during-elimination-diets-with-a-food-allergy-baby
Decoding food labels;
https://www.godairyfree.org/food-and-grocery/food-label-info/the-secrets-to-decoding-labels
Vegan and bioengineered foods;
https://www.godairyfree.org/news/perfect-day-vegan-not-dairy-free
Proteins in relation to breastmilk;
https://www.freetofeed.com/post/truth?locale=en
Type the desired restaurant into the search bar to see all dairy free options available;
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Co-sleeping controversy and Dr. Abraham Bergman, a prominent SIDS researcher on bed sharing and SIDS;
https://www.wbur.org/news/2013/11/15/co-sleeping-controversy-and-tips-for-making-bedsharing-safer#
Cosleeping and Biological Imperatives: Why Human Babies Do Not and Should Not Sleep Alone;
Original SIDS Researcher updated stance on bed sharing;
Findings on SIDS. Not US based but still great to consider;
Highly recommended Podcast on Infant sleep basics;
https://birthful.com/podcast-infant-sleep/
Safe co-sleeping guidelines/Mother-Baby behavioral sleep laboratory:
https://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/
Beyond sleep training project/biologically normal infant sleep:
https://thebeyondsleeptrainingproject.com
NPR article on co-sleeping:
Bedsharing and breastfeeding protocol:
https://www.bfmed.org/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/Protocol%20%236%20-%20English%20Translation.pdf
Safe co-sleeping guidelines from the La Leche League:
https://www.llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/
Co-sleeping culture, science, history:
https://www.naturalchild.org/articles/guest/tami_breazeale.html
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How babies sleep:
https://www.basisonline.org.uk/hcp-how-babies-sleep/
Neufeld’s Six Stages of Attachment at Bedtime part one:
https://familysleep.ca/blog/neufeld-stages-of-attachment-sleep-part-1
Neufeld’s Six Stages of Attachment and What They Mean for Bedtime Part two:
https://familysleep.ca/blog/2019/7/31/six-stages-of-attachment-and-what-they-mean-for-sleep-part-ii
Sleep anthropologist on infant sleep, culture versus biology:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5fOogsUpIk
What is normal infant sleep?:
Unicef caring for baby in the night:
The importance of night time feeds:
Gabor Maté on sleep training:
https://drgabormate.com/no-longer-believe-babies-cry-sleep/
(AAP) recommends against the routine use of rice cereal in the bottle to improve infant sleep patterns;
The links below are trusted local sleep consultants and educator;
If you are a current patient with Golisano Children’s Hospital Pediatric Practice you can call the front desk and ask to schedule with Shaelise Tor for any mental health, behavior, parenting, or infant/early childhood sleep concerns;
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/general-peds.aspx
Alternatively services with Shaelise can be booked privately below;
https://www.helpwithfeeding.com/sleep-consultant-services
To book sleep support with Adriana please inquire through this consultant link;
https://birthful.com/consult_and_doula_inquiry/
The links below are trusted non local sleep consultants and educators;
https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/sleep-support
https://islagrace.ca/sleep-coaching/
https://www.kaitlinklimmer.com
https://restinginmotherhood.com
https://mothernourishnurture.com
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Book a consult with a certified babywearing educator;
https://www.nurturebynature.me/nurture/baby-wearing-support
How long can you wear baby per day?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpcz5J3uv9k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Culture, history, and perspective
Context and setting the record straight
https://www.todaysparent.com/baby/baby-development/babywearing-and-cultural-appropriation/
The Meh Dai and its history
https://www.hopeandplum.co/blogs/hope-plum-blog/the-story-of-the-traditional-meh-dai
Historical and cultural visuals
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Resources to learn more about religious context can be found below.
With this please understand that there is no monolith here, even with these
considerations its always up to the individual.
Brief context as it relates to various cultures and religions
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_and_circumcision
Please note that the following section exists outside of religious conviction.
History of circumcision with a comical lense:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCSWbTv3hng
History of circumcision:
http://www.cirp.org/library/history/
Visual aide, child circumcision:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ceht-3xu84I
Circumcision, racist roots:
https://intactamerica.org/dyk_history-of-racism/
Study on the medical necessity of child circumcision:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41443-021-00502-y
Evidence based resource for circumcision:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-and-ethics-on-circumcision/
Birthful podcast with a urologist on the practice of circumcision:
Intact resources can be found below
Comprehensive resource and common questions as it relates to your whole/intact baby: https://www.yourwholebaby.org/common-sense
Comprehensive resource to share with providers when choosing to keep your baby whole/intact: https://www.yourwholebaby.org/doctors-nurses
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Rear facing visual check list;
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnP_IfAOmGu/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=
How to harness a newborn and ensure there’s no slack throughout;
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqS7i4yur-q/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=
Checking to make sure your infant is buckled fully supported with open airways;
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpK_tmGrYwn/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=
How to buckle baby into the carseat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvzPZfba4ys
Rear facing guide:
Rear and forward facing guide:
https://www.buckleupforlife.org/riding-safely/correct-use/
Unrestrained children in motor vehicles:
Rear facing versus forward facing:
Keeping warm in carseats for the winter months:
Seat recommendations for children:
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A talk on parenthood, and connection:
https://www.wholehearted.org/title/the-power-of-connection/
What is a secure attachment? Not the co-opted ideas society subscribes to:
Neufeld on child well-being; the adaptive process, 6 stages of attachment, counter will, maturation:
https://neufeldinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Neufeld_Brussels_address.pdf
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Healthy Moms, a program through RRH offering onsite mental health support, pregnancy classes, job training programs etc. free childcare is included during sessions;
https://www.rochesterregional.org/services/womens-health/healthy-moms
Crisis Nursery- emergency care for children regardless of circumstances
https://www.centerforyouth.net/shelter-housing-crisis-services/
Wilson Commencement Park- Support for single mothers
Willow Domestic Violence- safe comprehensive support
St Josephs Neighborhood Center- Sliding scale physical and mental health services
https://www.sjncenter.org/services
NAMI- Mental Health Support
Saints Place- Community space offering clothing, toys, and household items
https://saintsplace.org/clothing-closet
Matthews Closet- Community space and thrift store offering clothing
https://www.matthewscloset.org/new-page
Rochester area food cupboard registry
https://roccitylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/MONROE-COUNTY-AREA-FOOD-CUPBOARDS.pdf
Foodlink Community Cafe inside of the Central Library- Delicious family meals in a safe place
https://foodlinkcommunitycafe.org/
The People’s Pantry
Open Door Mission- Housing food clothing assistance
https://opendoormission.com/clothing-food-distribution
JFS- emergency financial assistance, food cupboard, counseling center etc.
Community Outreach Center Medical and dental care, clothing and household items, warm meals daily, grocery assistance
Compassion Net- free support for families of children with medical needs - Contact Kathy for support
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‘White Tears/Brown Scars’ delves deeper into performative victimhood;
Purchase White Tears Brown Scars;
'How The Word Is Passed' Teaches The Importance Of Reckoning With History;
Why saying "all lives matter" communicates to Black people that their lives don't;
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/all-lives-matter-black-lives-matter/
You’re doing it wrong: The evolution of cultural competence;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNCu1ED0Zsk
Cultural humility: Juliana Mosley, Ph.D;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww_ml21L7Ns
Why pronouncing names correctly is more than common curtesy;
How culture connects to healing and recovery Fayth Parks;
Online Course- Racism & Privilege in Birthwork;
The myth of reverse racism;
https://www.aclrc.com/myth-of-reverse-racism
White Saviorism;
https://www.healthline.com/health/white-saviorism
Impact vs Intent;
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White Tears Brown Scars;
Killing the Black body;
How The Word Is Passed;
Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit;
Say It Loud!: On Race, Law, History, and Culture;
Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother's Time, My Mother's Time, and Mine;
https://bookshop.org/p/books/black-is-the-body-stories-from-my-grandmother-s-time-my-mother-s-time-and-mine-emily-bernard/8611040?ean=9781101972410
All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope--And Hard Pills to Swallow--About Fighting for Black Lives;
What White People Can Do Next: From Allyship to Coalition;
My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies;
White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue ... and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation;
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing;
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race;
So You Want to Talk About Race;
https://bookshop.org/p/books/so-you-want-to-talk-about-race-ijeoma-oluo/7214637?ean=9781580058827
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness;
Between the World and Me;
https://bookshop.org/p/books/between-the-world-and-me-ta-nehisi-coates/7372138?ean=9780812993547
Please note that as I press on in my studies within in supporting the dyad this resource library will remain under review.