Where You Are | S5 E3 | May 8, 2024
Gender is an important part of your child’s development and overall identity. In this episode, our hosts come together with Carrie & Wayne from TransParent Okanagan and Kendall, a Social Worker from BC Children’s Hospital to share with parents & caregivers of younger kids:
- a starting place to learn about concepts and terms related to gender
- tips on how to talk about gender identity with your child, their siblings and extended family
- approaches that can help you to support your child as they discover their gender and express it in ways that feel right to them
Episode Transcript
EPISODE RESOURCES:
Website: TransCare BC Resources for Parents & Caregivers
Website: TransParent Okanagan
Book: The Transgender Child
Book: Red: A Crayon’s Story
Peer Support for Families at the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre