This paper presents the views of an early childhood educator who is also a parent of biracial children on the following topics: interracial families, biracial children, and ways in which early childhood programs and schools should work with these families and children. Discussion focuses on mixed backgrounds, the need for and use of appropriate…

This article discusses how multiracial and multicultural families help children to develop a self identity. The roles parents, teachers and classmates play in responding to this issue are discussed and suggestions for promoting individual development are made. (JL)

Offers suggestions that will help professionals in child care, schools, social services, and health care work sensitively and effectively with interracial children and their families. (BB)

Recommends ways in which early childhood educators and other professionals can be sensitive to and supportive of the special identification needs of young interracial children and their families. (BB)

Child caregivers should not answer children's questions in ways that enable children to create stereotypical categories. Because children are aware of differences among the peers and the adults they encounter, children's questions must be answered accurately and in a developmentally appropriate way. When questions about individual difference…

Discusses ways early childhood professionals can meet the identity needs of biracial children and their parents. Suggests school and class activity experiences to support biracial children. (BB)