As parents and caregivers, our own racial experiences — including generational trauma and learned survival strategies and bias — shape how we show up for our children, especially when navigating questions of identity, belonging, and race. This panel discussion creates a reflective and supportive space for parents and caregivers to explore how generational trauma, internalised bias, and inherited fears can influence our parenting.

Through shared lived experiences and perspectives, the panel invites participants to consider how awareness, healing, and intentional care can support the raising of emotionally resilient, confident children. Together, we will listen, reflect, and engage in conversation around emotional regulation, self-compassion, and conscious parenting — recognising that caring for ourselves is an essential part of breaking cycles and caring for our children.

This panel discussion is for parents and caregivers who want to:

• better understand how generational and racial trauma shape their parenting

• reflect on inherited beliefs, fears, and survival strategies

• build emotional resilience and self-awareness

• support their children from a place of grounding, confidence, and care

This panel discussion forms part of the ongoing Loving Me series, which centres healing-informed, reflective spaces for parents and caregivers raising children of Afro-descent.