S10E11: Let Our Girls Be Girls: Side Effects of the Adultification of Black Girls

Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

Cultivating H.E.R. Space

Education, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 11 June 2021

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Think about the Black girls in your life. Really think about them. What are the words you would use to describe them? Are any of those words ones you use to describe adults? Lady, if you are like most of us then at least one word is probably more appropriate to describe an adult. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom help us understand the negative impact of adultification in our Black girls. Listen in as they share their own experiences and provide tips on how we can protect our girls from adultification.

Quote of the Day:
"A little black girl yearns for the blue eyes of a little white girl and the horror at the heart of her yearning is exceeded only by the evil of fulfillment"
-Toni Morrison

Tips to protect your daughter from adultification:

Use developmentally appropriate language

Encourage freedom of self-expression (creativity + listening to them)

Assign developmentally appropriate chores

Advocating on her behalf with teachers, friends, and family

Let our girls be girls- let them play, let them make mistakes

TalkBack Tuesday with Dr. Dom
Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com

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0:00.0	Hey lady, it's Dr. Dom here. If you like this show and you want to make your own, let
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0:23.7	for you so it can be heard on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and more. Download the free anchor
0:30.3	app or go to anchor.fm to get started. On this week's episode of Cultivating her
0:37.7	Space, creating space to listen to children because they have feelings too, you know, and
0:43.0	in order for them to really, I believe, enjoy their childhood and really get the most
0:47.2	out of that freedom of expression and communication and feeling safe to do those things is so
0:53.4	important. Today's episode is sure to provide you with motivation, inspiration, or a fresh
1:00.6	perspective. If you have any aha moments or appreciate anything from this episode, please
1:07.1	leave us a review to let us know we're on the right track. Also, we release episodes every
1:12.9	Friday, so be sure to subscribe on iTunes and visit CultivatingHerSpace.com to access our
1:19.8	exclusive after show and other bonus content from the Patreon tab. Welcome to Cultivating
1:27.4	her Space, a podcast dedicated to uplifting women like you. We're your hosts. Dr. Dominic
1:34.6	Bursard, a college professor and psychologist. And Terry Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker.
1:41.3	In a world where black women are often misrepresented and misunderstood, please join us as we initiate
1:48.3	authentic conversations on everything from fibroids to fake friends and create a safe space where
1:54.7	black women can just be. Hey, lady. It's Dr. Dom here from the Cultivating her Space podcast.
2:05.8	Do you have a burning question you're dying to get feedback on? Do you want an unbiased
2:10.9	perspective on a situation you're facing? If so, visit CultivatingHerSpace.com and click
2:18.4	Ask Dr. Dom under the Start Here option. Every Tuesday, I'll choose a few questions and answer
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