Over the past few weeks, all over the world, protests emerged against police brutality and systemic racism following the death of George Floyd. It has led to sometimes uncomfortable, but always important, conversations. “Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced,” wrote the late James Baldwin.

We can’t solve a problem if we can’t talk about it. Creating honest dialogue for the future generation starts with today’s conversations. And as the adults grapple with this, kids are watching. Karlyn Percil explores ways parents can talk to their kids about race and racism.