<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Say Something Sweet Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Say Something Sweet Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:11:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/hi/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Build a Sweet Words Jar: A Family Kindness Tradition That Grows All Year Long]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the best family traditions start with something small. A jar. A stack of paper. A few minutes at the end of the day. The Sweet Words Jar is exactly that: a simple, ongoing family activity that builds a habit of noticing and naming the good in each other. It costs almost nothing, takes almost no time, and by the end of the year, you will have something genuinely beautiful on your hands. What You Need A clean jar or container (a mason jar works perfectly, but any container will do),...]]></description><link>https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/post/build-a-sweet-words-jar-a-family-kindness-tradition-that-grows-all-year-long</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2484ed1f44c606b37a0c58</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:40:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_42e00fbcce9542779684cf55043c36d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Say Something Sweet, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sour Words vs. Sweet Words: A Read-Aloud Activity for Kids Ages 5 to 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most effective ways to teach young children about the impact of language is to make it concrete and interactive. Abstract concepts like 'being kind' or 'not hurting people's feelings' become much more powerful when children can see, hear, and practice the difference. This activity is designed for classrooms, home read-aloud sessions, or family conversations. It pairs beautifully with Perri's Pencil Problem, but works as a standalone lesson too. The Big Idea: Words Have Flavors Tell...]]></description><link>https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/post/sour-words-vs-sweet-words-a-read-aloud-activity-for-kids-ages-5-to-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a248100f64e529b409f948f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:22:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_98db7c47268740d7987a663851655b99~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Say Something Sweet, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The #SaySomethingSweet Challenge: 7 Days of Intentional Kindness for Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kindness is a practice. Like any practice, it gets stronger when you do it on purpose and do it regularly. This seven-day challenge is designed for families with children ages 5 to 12, though every age can participate. Each day has a simple prompt and a sweet word to try. At the end of the week, you will not just feel good. You will have built something: a habit of choosing your words with care. Share your moments on social with #SaySomethingSweet. We want to see your family's wall of...]]></description><link>https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/post/the-saysomethingsweet-challenge-7-days-of-intentional-kindness-for-families</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a24802c1f44c606b37a0475</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:19:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_e55eac287ced45c2a7b443d3d8c16b58~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Say Something Sweet, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When It Happened to Me: Marleigh's Story Behind Perri's Pencil Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every book has an origin. For Perri's Pencil Problem, that origin is a real memory, one that stayed with its author, Marleigh Brown, for decades before it finally found its way onto the page. This is that story. The Moment That Started It All Marleigh was in elementary school, sitting in class, just trying to learn like any other kid. She had an afro, full and natural and hers. At some point during the school day, a classmate put pencils into her hair without asking. Without thinking. As if...]]></description><link>https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/post/perris-pencil-problem-author-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9e75310c539702b3c94b9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 01:38:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_e683abdbb92546168c28e6fd31b51313~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Say Something Sweet, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Natural Hair in the Classroom Is Still a Conversation We Need to Have]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Natural Hair in the Classroom Is Still a Conversation We Need to Have SaySomethingSweet.org | Culture &#38; Belonging In 2019, the CROWN Act was introduced in the United States to protect people from race-based hair discrimination in schools and workplaces. The fact that this legislation was necessary tells you everything you need to know about the problem. Natural hair, meaning the hair that grows from the heads of many Black people in its unaltered state, has been treated as a problem in...]]></description><link>https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/post/natural-hair-discrimination-in-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9e75310c539702b3c94c1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 01:33:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_ff99c3ccae214229952e3779cd0d8ca5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Say Something Sweet, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Microaggression? A Simple Guide for Parents and Caregivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may have heard the word microaggression and felt a little unsure about what it actually means. That is completely understandable. It is one of those terms that gets used a lot but rarely gets explained in a way that feels practical or clear. This post is for parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who loves a child and wants to do right by them. Let us break it down together. So, What Exactly Is a Microaggression? A microaggression is a comment, question, or action that communicates...]]></description><link>https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/post/what-is-a-microaggression-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9e75310c539702b3c94c0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 01:33:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_c4016cf2ea5940e5b938b580fba5b88e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Say Something Sweet, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Talk to Your Child About What Happened at School (When It Involves Race)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your child comes home from school. Something is off. Maybe they are quieter than usual. Maybe they tell you directly: someone said something mean. Maybe they do not have the words yet and they just cry. And then, as you start to understand what happened, you realize: this was about race. This moment is one of the most important parenting moments you will face. Here is how to navigate it with care. Step 1: Create Space Before You Problem-Solve Your first instinct might be to fix things. To...]]></description><link>https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/post/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-race-at-school</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9e75310c539702b3c94ba</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 01:32:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_d8f284204a4d4c8e960502e0af0949b4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Say Something Sweet, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Sweet Things You Can Say to a Black Girl Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Words matter. Especially the ones children hear about themselves during the years when they are still figuring out who they are. For Black girls in particular, the world has a long history of sending complicated and often harmful messages about their hair, their bodies, their voices, and their worth. That makes the words we choose to say to them even more important. Here are ten things you can say to the Black girls in your life today. Use them freely. Use them often. 1. "Your hair is...]]></description><link>https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/post/affirmations-for-black-girls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9e75310c539702b3c94be</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 01:32:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_2c34a13436a94e1c986b833d87531391~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Say Something Sweet, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Classroom Where Every Child Feels Seen: Tips for Culturally Responsive Teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Culturally responsive teaching is not a single lesson or a bulletin board with diverse faces on it. It is a practice. A set of commitments that show up every day in the way you organize your room, choose your texts, respond to students, and build community in your classroom. For teachers who want to create spaces where every child genuinely feels seen and valued, here is a practical guide grounded in both research and the spirit of the Say Something Sweet movement. Start With Your Own...]]></description><link>https://www.saysomethingsweet.org/post/culturally-responsive-teaching-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9e75310c539702b3c94bc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 01:31:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_f8ff5305f9b34b63bff2b5e67adb1fc8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Say Something Sweet, Inc.</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>