“Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.”
― Maya Angelou
As parents, pediatricians, and educators our most pressing goal is to keep our children safe and guide them through all stages of development to be kind, caring, and compassionate adults. In today’s world, this is not an easy task. We are forced to recognize and face the injustices and inequities in our society and translate that in to a form our children understand. One of the best ways we can create a kinder society is to teach and empower the next generation to do better. Below is a list of resources to help guide you in these important discussions with your children of all ages.
Racism is a public health issue. Many social factors impact the health of people. They include issues like food insecurity, housing, transportation, and education. The impact of racism has been linked to birth disparities and mental health problems in children and adolescents. Below is a list of resources to help guide you in these important discussions with your children of all ages.
“Racism is a social determinant of health that has a profound impact on the health status of children, adolescents, emerging adults, and their families. Although progress has been made toward racial equality and equity, the evidence to support the continued negative impact of racism on health and well-being through implicit and explicit biases, institutional structures, and interpersonal relationships is clear. Failure to address racism will continue to undermine health equity for all children, adolescents, emerging adults, and their families.” — AAP (2019)
Talking to Children About Racial Bias – Healthychildren.org (AAP)
Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup
How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism – Nationwide Children’s
White parents: Here’s how to (and how not to) talk to your kids about racism
Rachael Brozewicz, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, joined East Suburban Pediatrics in January. She grew up in snowy Erie, PA before attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2011. She started working at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as a nurse on a cardiac unit and loved caring for patients and their families during difficult times. Rachael also began classes at the University of Pittsburgh in 2011 and then graduated in 2014 with a Masters of Science in Nursing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Hannah Sahud, M.D. joins East Suburban Pediatrics this month. Dr. Sahud grew up in Indiana, Pennsylvania. She left for her education and returned to Western Pennsylvania when her first child was born in 2005. She attended Kenyon College, Chicago Medical School and completed her residency at Northwestern Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She has been Board Certified in Pediatrics since 2003.