🕊️ Talking to Kids about War

In this episode, Manisha Snoyer navigates the delicate and complex topic of talking to children about war. She offers a four-step approach that begins with understanding ourselves and extends to listening, inquiry, and action with our children. Drawing upon her personal experiences, including her time in Israel and the West Bank and the recent loss of a friend, Manisha brings a profoundly human perspective to the global conflicts that shape our news cycles. She challenges the media’s often narrow portrayal and invites parents to empower their children with open-ended inquiries and critical thinking skills. Additionally, she dives into the psychology behind our beliefs, citing Jonathan Haidt's "The Righteous Mind," and the value of storytelling. From pondering her environmental footprint to discussing the power of homeschooling and technology, Manisha creates an inviting, inspiring space for meaningful dialogue. She even encourages actionable steps like volunteering and voting, tying in everything beautifully to make a difference for a more sustainable, just, and happy world.

EPISODE NOTES

Note from Manisha: After recording the episode, I learned Dr. Gordon Fellman passed away last year. This episode is dedicated to him and all he taught me about building peace in my heart and in the world. 

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Workshops

• Undoing White Supremacy Starts at Home with Anastasia Higginbotham and Deb Vilas

Books

• The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion - Jonathan Haidt

• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. Dweck, PhD

• Freakonomics Revised and Expanded Edition - Steven Levitt

• Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships - Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD

• How to Talk So Kids Can Learn at Home and in School - Adele Faber 

Organizations

• Union of Concerned Scientists

• The Palestinian Centre for Rapprochement Between People

• Moms Clean Air Force

• Project Drawdown

  • Girls’ Education, Family Planning, and Climate Adaptation | Project Drawdown

  • Educating Girls | Project Drawdown

• Brandeis University

  • Gordon Fellman | People | Department of Sociology | Brandeis University

  • Staff | About the Center | International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life | Brandeis University

  • Sylvia and Joseph Slifka Israeli Coexistence Scholarship

  • Environmental Studies Program | Brandeis University

  • International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life | Brandeis University

  • Minor in Peace, Conflict and Coexistence Studies | Undergraduate Program

  • Arab/Jewish Student Dialogue | Past Projects and Programs | Core Programs

Related Resources

• Ecological Footprint Calculator

• Essential Partners

• No Peace, No Sustainable Development: A Vicious Cycle that We Can Break | United Nations

• Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies - Wikipedia

• Iraq - Kanan Makiya - Saddam Hussein - The New York Times

• These 7 charts show how the world is becoming a better place

• Racism & Me: A Workshop for Kids | Modulo

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