With their new children's book, 'I Am Okay to Feel,' Karamo and his son Jason want kids to know that all emotions are valid.
with his 25-year-old son, Jason “Rachel” Brown. When I interviewed the pair recently, it was clear to me that this partnership was a natural extension of their relationship. Our conversation, an at-once lighthearted and weighty chat, seemed to directly embody Karamo’s parenting style. He parents with rigor, humor, and, most of all, love. Jason gushed about the positive influence that his father has had on his life—so much so that I could feel the strength of their bond through the phone.
Karamo and Jason are on a mission to help all children—and especially Black children— grow up in a world where they are able to express themselves freely and safely. Below you can read what the father-son pair had to say about their latest book,SELF: What inspired each of you to write your second children’s book?This is a story about the journey of a father and son. As a society, we don’t talk about feelings enough. We have to teach our kids from a young age that it's okay to not be happy.
You mentioned the importance of teaching your children emotional boundaries. Teaching by example is a powerful parenting tactic. What boundaries do you have for yourself as a parent?I have a support system. And I am unapologetic about taking personal time to think freely and to just be an adult. I teach Jason to set aside
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