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Perception Versus Reality: A Meditation on Racism

Quraysh Ali Lansana,

Poet, Author and Educator Quraysh Ali Lansana. Photo Credit: Melissa LukenbaughMy biggest job now is making white people understand that black history is white history. We cannot separate the two.–Clara Luper, Associated Press interview, 2006 In August of 2000, my young family and I moved from Chicago’s south side to Brooklyn so I could attend graduate school at NYU. My…

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If Age is Only a Number, I Want Mine Unlisted

Diane Morrow-Kondos,

Was I living in denial about aging? I rarely thought about myself as a senior citizen except for when those annoying AARP letters arrived to remind me. This year I received the good news/bad news notification from the Social Security Office telling me I am eligible for retirement benefits. Sure, a little extra cash is always a good thing, but…

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Nine Things to Teach Kids for a More Just Future

Kristi Roe Owen,

Participating in the Black Lives Matter Rally held Sunday, May 31 in Tulsa’s Greenwood District It’s hard to know what to write for a family blog when everything in the world is chaotic and intense. Anything I can think of either seems too flippant or too heavy, and trying to remind myself that I am writing a family blog about…

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Talking to Kids About Coronavirus

A Q&A with Chantelle Lott and Tia Claybrook, with OSU-Tulsa's Center for Family Resilience
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On Tuesday, May 26, TulsaKids Editor Betty Casey interviewed Chantelle Lott (pictured) and Tia Claybrook, who work with OSU-Tulsa’s Center for Family Resilience, about talking to kids about Coronavirus. Topics addressed include: “What should adults consider about approaching the topic of a deadly virus with kids?” “If a child is already feeling scared about the virus, how do we help…
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How to Wear COVID Casual

This season's hottest look
Kristi Roe Owen,

It’s Tuesday, and COVID-19 is in full swing. What are you wearing, Jake from State Farm? After two months on quarantine, stores across the country are opening back up, and bemasked folks are getting out and braving the world. Whether you’re hitting the stores with a bedazzled fabric mask or staying safely nestled in your hobbit hole, fashion has never…
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Managing Stress and Relationships Through COVID-19

A Q&A with Dr. Sarah Johnson, Director of OSU-Tulsa's Al Carlozzi Center for Counseling
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TulsaKids Editor Betty Casey interviewed Dr. Sarah Johnson, director of OSU-Tulsa’s Al Carlozzi Center for Counseling, on Facebook Live. Their conversation covered managing stress and relationships through COVID-19. What do you do if you have an ex who is less vigilant against Coronavirus than you would like?  As work situations change, how do you peacefully negotiate chores and childcare? Watch…

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10 Ways to Observe Bear Awareness Week

Kids Crafts, Recipes and More!
Tara Rittler,

Through quarantine, TulsaKids Editor Betty Casey has been posting a tiny painting of the day, which you can keep an eye out for on TulsaKids’ social media Story! Last Friday, she posted this, with the caption, “Just learned from the Tulsa Zoo that next week is Bear Awareness Week! Tiny painting of the day in honor of bears everywhere.” I…

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Meet the Writer (Quarantine Edition): Liliana Sproul

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We interviewed some of our writers about their work with TulsaKids Magazine as well as their experience with social distancing. Liliana Sproul publishes a weekly vlog, Lilly en Oklahoma, at tulsakids.com/blog/Lilly-en-Oklahoma-Vlog. How long have you been writing for TulsaKids? A: A year and a half What is one of the most memorable vlogs you’ve done for TulsaKids, and why? A:…

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The Tulsa COVID Date Night Post

Kristi Roe Owen,

It’s been about five weeks since my family went completely on lockdown.  The first day seemed like a week and the second day seemed like five days. And the third day seemed like a week again and the fourth day seemed like eight days.  Just as it has for all of you, the entire experience has been a bit of…

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Staying Creative Through COVID-19:

How Living Arts is 'Flipping the Gallery' and More!
Tara Rittler,

If you are looking for creative ways to keep your kids occupied, Tulsa’s art museums and galleries are a fantastic place to start. I interviewed Sina McLin, the Arts & Communications Manager at Living Arts of Tulsa, to get her perspective on creativity and social distancing, and to provide some more information about what Living Arts is doing to keep…

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What to Watch While #SocialDistancing

Recommended Kids TV Shows
Tara Rittler,

Liudmila Chernetska/GettyMf you’re like us, screen time rules are a bit loosey-goosey right now. I’m trying not to overdo it, but between Zoom meetings, GoNoodle, Facebook Live events and, of course, some afternoon TV, I’m also trying not to feel too guilty about it. Anyway, it seemed like a good time to remember that there are a lot of quality…