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For many of our community members, supporting Dixon is a chance to introduce their children to the idea of giving back to their community, and showing kindness and generosity to those who need it most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes kids have questions about where their donations are going. Why are we giving someone we don’t know toys? Why does this kid need clothes? Don’t they already have them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Domestic violence is a complex subject, but it\u2019s important that parents feel confident to talk to their kids about the work that we do at Dixon, and why it\u2019s so important!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Talking about kindness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of our\nWomen\u2019s Support Workers, Chandra, is a mother herself. She has some ideas about\nhow to begin the conversation about violence against women in an\nage-appropriate way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith young\nchildren, it might be best to avoid focusing on the word \u2018violence,\u2019\u201d suggests\nChandra.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her own children, Chandra centers the conversation on what it means to be kind. When her kids are fighting or if someone feels left out, she talks with them about what being kind feels like, why it\u2019s important, and that if we want people to be kind to us, we need to be kind to others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also makes\nclear that it is not okay when someone is unkind, and that it is important to\ntalk about how they are feeling and what happened so that the person who is\nbeing unkind can receive the help they need to learn what they can do\ndifferently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By focusing on\nwhat being kind to others looks like, children can begin to develop a greater\nunderstanding of what healthy relationships look like which creates a space for\nfuture conversations about domestic violence as children grow older. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Children look to their parents for guidance on how to behave appropriately, especially when they are young. By modelling healthy relationships with your partner, friends, and other family members (including your kids), you are serving as a role model for what your child will grow up believing relationships should look life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look to teachable moments to start the conversation about what makes a relationship healthy. Maybe there\u2019s a bully taunting a protagonist in a TV show or movie that they\u2019re watching. Ask your children if they think behaviour like this is kind, and if not, ask your children to brainstorm why <\/em>this behaviour is not okay. Use moments like this as an opportunity to allow your child to define in their own words what kindness, and healthy relationships, look like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does Dixon do for kids?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As for speaking\nto the work Dixon does, Chandra recommends explaining to children that Dixon is\na place mothers and their children can go if they don\u2019t feel safe at home. It\ncan be jarring for young children to hear the full extent of the work we do at\nDixon, so framing our work in terms of safety is a simple and straightforward way\nto engage your child without producing alarm or sadness. Plus, safety is always\nour first concern here at Dixon, so it makes sense to explain what we do in\nthat context. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children also\nmay be interested in hearing about the work we do to support youth impacted by\nviolence against women, especially if they\u2019re familiar with us by donating\nkid\u2019s clothing or toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our child support\nprogram<\/a> seeks to address the specific needs of children who have been\nexposed to violence and teaches children how to be respectful and express their\nemotions in a healthy way. The program, and our incredible Child Support\nWorkers, make Dixon a safe place for children. More than that, they allow kids\nto just be kids during this challenging time in their young lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to\nproviding support for the unique emotional needs of children, we also have a\nsummer recreation program which includes field trips to destinations like\nScience World, ample toys, an exciting playground, and space for children to\nsocialize with others who can relate to the challenges of leaving an abusive\nhome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By explaining the\ntangible services that we offer to children staying at Dixon, your child can\nhopefully develop a more concrete understanding of what Dixon does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can your kids support Dixon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are also a\nlot of ways to get your kids directly involved with supporting Dixon\u2019s mission!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of Chandra\u2019s suggestions is to bring your child to one of our events, like our annual Christmas Jazz Concert.<\/strong> Chandra brings her own kids every year. In fact, when they drove by the venue last year a few weeks before the concert, one of her kids asked, \u201cMommy, when are we going back there to listen to the music?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to get them involved is to get their help in putting together an in-kind donation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though we\u2019re currently not accepting very many in-kind donations for the safety of our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, Christmas is a particularly great time to get your kids involved. <\/strong>Many of our sponsors get their kids involved in picking gifts for Dixon families, which is often a fun process for kids and parents alike. Most importantly, it\u2019s a great way to bring holiday cheer to the women and children staying at Dixon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ending violence against women is the responsibility of the community, so we look to everyone to help fight for a world where relationships are built on trust and respect, not power and control. By beginning to educate your child on what healthy relationships look like and how to treat others with respect, you are playing an invaluable role in dismantling barriers to a world without violence. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are grateful to the many parents in our community who are raising children committed to ending violence against women, and having the challenging conversations necessary to further this goal. If you are interested in learning more about our child support program and how you can support, get in touch.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For many of our community members, supporting Dixon is a chance to introduce their children to the idea of giving back to their community, and showing kindness and generosity to those who need it most. Sometimes kids have questions about where their donations are going. Why are we giving someone we don’t know toys? Why …<\/p>\n

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