Episode 11: Our Story - Raising brown kids

Welcome to Episode 11! ‘Our Story’ is The Middle Space approach to co-creating narratives. It centres on honouring and amplifying voices, multiple worldviews and the lived experiences of those who don’t often get air time.

In this heartfelt and enlightening episode, Hiria Cameron, Michelle Combo, and Lee Pokino dive into the multifaceted experience of raising brown kids in Australia and New Zealand. They discuss the importance of instilling pride in their children's identity, teaching resilience against racism, and creating safe spaces for open conversations about race.

The episode highlights the impact of representation, the significance of correctly pronouncing names, and the power of cultural symbols. Their chat also explores balancing protection with allowing their children to express themselves, and how their own experiences with racial trauma influence their parenting.

This conversation is a call to action for all parents to engage in meaningful discussions that enable children to develop language and strategies to navigate their identities with confidence and pride.