Child Psychology and Unconscious Bias wi...

Unconscious bias takes root from an incredibly early age. Nigerian-born, California-living, Dr. Daniel Emina is a double board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychologist who spends his days treating brain-health-related conditions. On today's Braincare Podcast, Dr. Emina explains when and why the first signs of prejudice are formed in our brains, and how to approach conversations about bias with children.
We talk about:

• The stages of childhood cognitive development
• Where trust and mistrust come from
• Manifestations of bias and how to spot them
• The society hierarchy of the playground
• Choosing toys and books to break down bias
• How to have open discussions about race with children