Parents of kids about your kid's age or younger, get into this and have these conversations. I think an important thing is to like, help make it part of the every day. Another tip would be to just think about the ways in which you gender everyday things. Why do we call the dog a boy? Is it because he has the penist, you know? What are we putting on this inanimate object?
Thinking and talking about gender is complex for anyone, and for some people it’s a frequent conversation–especially for parents. In today’s episode, LB Hannahs, a genderqueer parent, shares their experience of parenting and discusses why they try to center authenticity and gender expansive thinking in the way they live their lives–both in how they interact with their kids, and how they work and show up in their community. Plus, from rethinking the gifts we give children to embracing the spectrums of identity, LB shares actionable recommendations for parents and non-parents alike on how we all can better support the LGBTQ+ people in our lives.