First name basis
Season 1
Podcast
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Talking to Young Kids About Race
Some parents have the mistaken idea that their young children are “color-blind” but research shows that this is not the…
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Talking To Older Children About Race
You know that it’s time to talk to your older child about race but you haven’t had a minute to…
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Talking to Your Children About Slavery
Although slavery is a dark part of our nation’s history, it is important that we don’t turn our backs on…
All Season 1 Episodes
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Native American Voices Pt. 2
Michael Bennet is a husband, father of two, and an attorney for the Navajo Nation. In this episode he shares:…
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Native American Voices Pt. 1
In this episode we interview Ryan Kamper. Ryan is from the Diné (Navajo) Nation. He is of the Folded arms…
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How to Teach Your Children About Thanksgiving
So now that you know the untold story of Thanksgiving, how in the world do you teach your children about…
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The Untold Story of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means that us parents are faced with the question of what to…
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The Face of DACA
In this episode we interview Ivan Aragon, a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient. Ivan is from Chihuahua, Mexico…
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How to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos
In this episode we interview Catrina Gandara, a fellow podcaster who was born and raised in Mexico. Catrina grew up…
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Teaching Our Children About the Deaf Community
In this episode we interview Chad Kennedy, a Deaf ASL Professor at BYU and UVU. Chad teaches us the following:…
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Small Wins: Teaching 3rd Graders About Melanin, Race, and Civil Rights
In this episode, we share stories of how we’ve used the lessons we learn through First Name Basis in real…
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Deaf History & Culture: Why You Shouldn’t Ask a Deaf Person if They Can Lipread
In this episode we get a brief overview of Deaf history and culture, including the history of American Sign Language….
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Down Syndrome Awareness and Acceptance
This episode is a treat! We talk with Carter’s little brother, Parker, who has Down syndrome. Parker shares some details…
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Speaking Respectfully About People Who Have Disabilities
This episode is the first in a series called “Let’s talk language.” Here, we’ll discuss how language can be used…
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Family History Dinner
In this episode you will hear about “Family History Dinner,” an activity we developed to appreciate and learn about our…
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Using Your Culture to Build Your Child’s Sense of Self
Did you know that teaching your children about their heritage can actually build their sense of self? Find out why…
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Talking to Your Children About Slavery
Although slavery is a dark part of our nation’s history, it is important that we don’t turn our backs on…
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Talking To Older Children About Race
You know that it’s time to talk to your older child about race but you haven’t had a minute to…
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Talking to Young Kids About Race
Some parents have the mistaken idea that their young children are “color-blind” but research shows that this is not the…
