Next Monday it is the national holiday, Columbus Day, in the United States. It is a day that gives me mixed feelings especially when explaining it to my daughter. Now I live outside of Boston, where their is a beautiful waterfront park named after Christopher Columbus. I am also married to an Italian American who […] The post Explaining Columbus Day to My Daughter appeared first on Multicultural Kid Blogs ..read more

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15th to October 15th. With roughly 20% of the U.S. population identifying as Latino and/or Hispanic, celebrating and recognizing this community is important. Thus, Hispanic representation in the media matters, and this should include Afro-Latino characters and actors. As a white mother of children who […] The post Representation Matters: Afro-Latino Characters in the Media appeared first on Multicultural Kid Blogs ..read more

When most people think of Costa Rica, they picture the beaches, or the incredible wildlife of the tropical forests. But one of my favorite places to visit is beautiful Cartago, where there is always a fog rolling in, just obscuring the view of the mountains. It is an area that is green and lush but […] The post Fun Facts About Cartago, Costa Rica appeared first on Multicultural Kid Blogs ..read more

The other day, I was going over archives on our website. I realized we had so little content on the Mid-Autumn Festival! So, after consulting our editing team, we decided to give you more information about this wonderful celebration. While there is a lot of material on the festival online, I would like to cover […] The post Mid-Autumn Festival: Keeping Family Traditions appeared first on Multicultural Kid Blogs ..read more

“Who are you?” I was asked this with a smirk in a bus going to school when I was ten. That smirk turned into bewildered amusement when I explained my birth and formative years in Kuwait and my parents, who were from different states. Cut to years later, in college, someone asked, “So, you roam […] The post Raising Resilient Third Culture Kids: Combat Bullying with Confidence appeared first on Multicultural Kid Blogs ..read more

I’m Heidi Rabinowitz and I am so happy to be Jewish. The beautiful and varied customs, the focus on deep thought and learning, and the historical connections going back over the centuries, all bring me joy. That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to synagogue librarianship and why I’ve been podcasting about Jewish children’s literature for […] The post Jewish Joy with Ruth Behar appeared first on Multicultural Kid Blogs ..read more

A new school year is always an exciting time. It means new beginnings, new opportunities. At the same time, it also means a lot of preparations. Especially when you have special needs kids. Today, I will talk about my experience here in Colorado, USA. Special Needs Kids and School Accommodations Having children with special needs […] The post Back to School for Special Needs Kids appeared first on Multicultural Kid Blogs ..read more

In our connected world, getting to know and appreciate different cultures is more important than ever. Global learning plays a big role in this by helping students explore various cultures, perspectives, and global issues. The perks of global learning are huge – it not only builds cultural empathy but also boosts critical thinking and language […] The post Global Learning: Expanding Horizons and Empowering the Classroom appeared first on Multicultural Kid Blogs ..read more

There are many things that prevent families from traveling internationally. First of all, it’s expensive to fly your family around the world. Especially, because nowadays they charge for children as young as one year old! Domestic flights allow kids to travel for free up to two years old. This is why parents dread their child’s […] The post Traveling with Kids: How to Manage Jet Lag appeared first on Multicultural Kid Blogs ..read more

Film is a powerful tool capable of not only educating, but also inspiring youth. Inspiring youth through film is possible when you combine climate education and action. Climate anxiety is a real thing. A recent Nature study revealed that 45% of youth surveyed reported feelings about climate change affecting their daily lives, and 65% of […] The post Inspiring Youth Through Film: Climate Education and Action appeared first on Multicultural Kid Blogs ..read more