How To Talk To Kids About Gender
Essentials for Parents & Caregivers
As a parent or caregiver,
when it comes to talking about gender are you:
Scared of saying or doing the wrong thing?
Concerned about unintentionally pushing your child away?
Worried about screwing up your kid when it comes to gender?
Wondering what is safe to talk about when other people’s kids ask you questions?
Imagine if…
You had the tools and resources to talk to your kid, or any kid, about gender
You felt like you had answers when a kid has questions about gender
You are confident in understanding gender and the words used when we talk about it
You aren’t afraid when a kid you know starts to explore their gender
By taking this course, you will gain an understanding of how gender works during childhood. You will learn how to communicate with kids about gender. Most importantly, you will be prepared to support your child on their journey in a way that helps you both to be healthier and happier.
Here's what you'll learn from this course:
A vocabulary of language to use
An understanding of how gender develops in childhood
Tangible tools to support your child
Confidence in talking about gender with kids
Strategies for engaging with kids about gender at home and in the classroom
*The course is pre-recorded and self paced so you can take it when it works for your schedule!
“I wanted to say and do all the right things, but I didn’t know where to start. This course gave me the confidence to talk about gender with my kids and feel like I actually had some answers.”
-parent of a 6 year old
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Gender identity Development
“I am so glad I found this course because none of the parenting books we got really covered gender identity development besides ‘what to expect’ when you have a boy or girl. I knew that had to be more to it than that.
- Parent of a 3 year old -
Break away from the binary
“I wanted to say and do all the ‘right’ things but I just didn’t know where to start. This course helped me see how I was automatically imposing the binary on my kid without even realising it.”
- Parent of an 8 year old -
Communication and Language
“I am so grateful to have the tools and the right words to be able to communicate better with my students about their identities and help provide them with opportunities to explore it.”
- Elementary school teacher
This course is for you if:
you are the parent, caregiver, or educator of a child
you are a neighbor, family member, or mentor of a child
you just want to be a "good" __________ (fill in role in child's life)
you want to create an expansive environment that supports identity exploration
you are curious about parenting or teaching differently than you experienced growing up
your partner/spouse/coparent/boss suggested you take this but you don't really want to
you are aware of the oppressive nature of the gender binary but aren't sure what to do next
you are thinking about raising a child without an assigned gender
you have no idea what the last bullet meant (it's ok!)
FAQs
When is the course?
Whenever you like! This is a self paced course so you can access the material anytime and work at your own pace.
How long does it take? I’m a busy parent!
It depends on how deeply you engage with the reflection activities and videos you watch. It was designed with busy parents and caregivers in mind, so you can do it in 15-20 minute increments if needed. You can always press pause and come back to it!
Is this applicable for educators or if I’m not a parent?
Absolutely! This course is marketed towards parents and caregivers but is applicable for anyone and everyone who interacts with kids!
Is there a group rate available?
Yes! Please reach out to me through my contact form or via email at hello@genderspecialist.com.
Why does this matter?
We have an opportunity to create generational change. We owe it to the children we care for to arm ourselves with the knowledge, tools, and awareness to care for them beyond the limitations of the gender binary.
I hope you’ll join me!