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How do we teach our children about different types of bodies? How do we teach them not to stare or point at others who look different from them? How do we help them understand the difference between empathy and pity? All of this and more is discussed in this week's powerful episode with Amy Webb, an artist, writer, and special needs mother who advocates for the disability and special needs community through her interviews and writing on her blog and other platforms. She is the author of the award-winning children's book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1506448720/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1506448720&linkCode=as2&tag=3in30podcast-20&linkId=8eba07388ad0a7aa12ba5e324f68196f (When Charley Met Emma), and she just released a follow-up entitled https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1506464955/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=3in30podcast-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1506464955&linkId=80e1ed03e3ec9392716c87755b032027 (Awesomely Emma )this month! Listen in as we discuss the nuance of teaching our children about the world and the varying types of people in it! Three Takeaways for Teaching Children about Disability by Amy WebbBring disability representation into your home, through media, books, and conversations. (A great place to start is with Amy's books!) Teach your children that being different and having a disability is okay and NOT inherently sad. It’s important to teach our children not to pity others or make assumptions about their lives but to instead listen, learn, and empathize. Remember that “kindness” is not the goal, friendship and inclusion are the goal. Have open conversations with your children and other parents to figure out ways to modify the environment so kids with all types of abilities can build deep friendships. Show Notes Amy's blog, https://thislittlemiggy.com/special-needs-spotlight/ (This Little Miggy Stayed Home) Amy's Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thislittlemiggy/?hl=en (@thislittlemiggy) Amy's article on Cup of Jo: "https://cupofjo.com/2019/03/special-needs-encounter/ (Navigating a Special Needs Encounter)" Amy's books! https://amzn.to/36hWNWa (When Charlie Met Emma) and https://amzn.to/2GcIUh8 (Awesomely Emma) Other Children's Books that Represent Disability **These links are affiliate links, which means that when you purchase, you support 3 in 30. Thank you! https://amzn.to/3j8llEW (Emmanuel’s Dream) by Laurie Ann Thompson https://amzn.to/36e50L8 (All the Way to the Top) by Annette Bay Pimentel https://amzn.to/30ccmuM (Hiya Moriah) by Victoria Nelson https://akidsbookabout.com/collections/kids-books/products/a-kids-book-about-disabilities (A Kids Book about Disabilities) by Kristine Napper *Use the code 3IN30 for $5 off Related Episodes Episode 141: https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/141/ (Raising Children with Chronic Conditions) // Andelin Price Episode 147: https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/147-teaching-children-how-to-advocate-for-themselves/ (Teaching Children How to Advocate for Themselves) // Dr. Traci Baxley Episode 140: https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/140-raising-culturally-curious-children-preethi-b-harbuck-2/ (Raising Culturally Curious Children) // Preethi B. Harbuck Last Year's Episodes in the "YOU are Your Child's Most Important Teacher" Series Episode 099: https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-sex/ (How to Talk to Your Kids about Sex) // Kristin B. Hodson Episode 100: https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/educate-and-empower-your-kids/ (How to Talk to Your Kids about Pornography) // Diina Alexander Episode 101: https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/talking-about-skin-tone-with-brownicity/ (How to Talk to Your Kids about Skin Tone & Race) // Dr. Lucretia Berry Episode 113: https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/113-teach-kids-about-racism/ (How to Teach your Kids about Racism) //...