Carey Wallace

Carey Wallace is an author working at the intersection of art, faith and justice. She grew up in small towns in Michigan and lives and works in Brooklyn.

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The History of Racism in White Christianity

In the past few days, I’ve seen all kinds of statements from Christian leaders trying to distance themselves from the violent mob at the Capitol. Christian writers known for their thoughtfulness lament that “somehow” white...

By Carey Wallace

How to Talk to Kids About their Weight

Experts say it's important to focus on health, not shape

By Carey Wallace

Don't Tell Anxious Kids That Everything Will Be O.K.

It doesn't help. Here's what to say instead

By Carey Wallace

How to Get Your Kids to Try Something New

The beginning of the school year offers kids of all ages a chance to try something different

By Carey Wallace

How to Get into a National Park for Free

And how to help your kids get the most out of it

By Carey Wallace

How to Help Your Kids Get the Most Out of Family Visits

It's not just about making things go smoothly

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How to Get your Kids into Star Gazing

...of the non-Kardashian type

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Beach Safety

Forget sharks; riptides are much more likely

By Carey Wallace

How to Make Sure Your Kid Gets Enough Sleep This Summer

Vacation offers the perfect opportunity for kids of all ages to adjust their sleep cycle

By Carey Wallace

How to Get Your Kid Interested in Theater—and Why

Theater is a great way to develop empathy

By Carey Wallace

How to Talk to Your Kids About Body Image

Especially around beauty pageant time.

By Carey Wallace

How to Make Memorial Day Meaningful to Kids

It only needs to take a minute

By Carey Wallace

What to Say When Your Kids' Friends are in Trouble

“We’ve never seen such high rates of stress and teen suicide,” says expert

By Carey Wallace

How to Talk to Your Kids About Snapchat

Navigating the pros and cons of the fastest growing social media site

By Carey Wallace

How to Talk to Your Kids about Taxes

No, really, it can be fun

By Carey Wallace

Forget Hamilton, Burr Is the Real Hero

We can learn more from him in today's political world

By Carey Wallace

How to Talk to Your Kids about Gun Safety

Kids whose parents don’t keep guns in the house are not necessarily safe from firearm accidents

By Carey Wallace

How to Help Your Kids Be Funny but Not Mean on April Fools' Day

Tips from a (nice) stand-up comedian

By Carey Wallace

How to Teach Your Kids to Spot a Lie

In all cultures, people share seven universal facial expressions

By Carey Wallace

Sometimes those tensions can be an opportunity

Most teachers are great. But not every kid gets along with every teacher. And when that’s the case, the problem is long-lasting: until the end of the year, or until kids and a teacher can...

By Carey Wallace
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