This article was last updated on 23 October 2020
Rich and Lew have two adopted children. Their situation might be quite different to many of their classmates and it is important that children are able to talk about this diversity in a healthy way. Here are their tips for helping your child to understand difference.
Rich and Lew's tips
- Have conversations about different experiences they might encounter.
- Get out and about and talk about the different types of people you see together. They can also talk to children their own age.
- Read books to them about people from different backgrounds.
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