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Coming Out: A Parent’s Guide to Love, Understanding, and Support

When your child comes out to you, it’s not just a moment – it’s a milestone. And while it may bring up big emotions, it’s also an incredible opportunity to deepen your connection and show your child they are safe, seen, and loved just as they are. Whether you expected it or not, this guide...

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Confident Conversations: A Parent’s Guide to Talking About LGBTQIA+ and Gender Identity with Young Children

Talking with young kids about LGBTQIA+ topics and gender identity doesn’t have to be intimidating – it can be natural, joyful, and age-appropriate. The goal isn’t to have a big, one-time “talk,” but to normalise these ideas as part of everyday life. Kids are curious and open-minded by nature, when you’re confident, it helps them...

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Is My Child’s Gender Identity Just a Phase?

If you’re a parent wondering whether your child’s gender identity is “just a phase” or something more enduring, you’re not alone – and you’re not a bad parent for asking. In fact, the fact that you’re reading this means you care deeply and want to support your child in the best way possible. This guide...

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A Detailed Parent’s Guide to Talking About Safe Sex in LGBTQIA+ Relationships

Let’s face it – most sex ed skips over LGBTQIA+ relationships entirely. That leaves many young people confused, under-informed, or left out altogether. As a parent, you might feel unsure where to begin, especially if your own education didn’t cover this either. This guide will walk you through how to talk openly and honestly about...

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Caveboy Crush by Beth Ferry

Short Summary “Caveboy Crush” by Beth Ferry and Joseph Kufler is a charming picture book about a young cave boy named Neander who experiences his first crush, offering a gentle introduction to the concept of early love and relationships for young children. Age Group Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years. Topics Discussed Love...

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We ask Permission by Lydia Bowers

Short Summary The book “We Ask Permission” by Lydia Bowers teaches children about the importance of understanding and recognising unspoken cues and body language as part of consent. Age Group Suitable for children aged 3 to 5 years. Topics Discussed Consent Buy a Copy Buy a copy of We ask Permission by Lydia Bowers from...

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Want a Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids by Christine Babinec

Short Summary The book “Want a Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids” by Christine Babinec is a children’s book that introduces the concepts of consent and boundaries by emphasizing the importance of asking permission and respecting others’ responses in various situations. Age Group Suitable for children between the ages of 3 to 6 years. Topics...

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It’s my Body by Elise Gravel

Short Summary “It’s My Body” by Elise Gravel is a book that explores themes of body diversity, self-acceptance, and body safety, emphasising the importance of respecting one’s own body and the bodies of others while celebrating the unique abilities and differences that each body possesses. Age Group Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years...

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How to Hug a Pufferfish by Ellie Peterson

Short Summary “How to Hug a Pufferfish” by Ellie Peterson is a children’s book that teaches the importance of consent and understanding body language through a charming story about asking permission before giving a hug. Age Group Suitable for children aged 3 to 5 years of age. Topics Discussed Consent Buy a Copy You can...

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Yes means Yes by Elaine Tai

Short Summary “Yes Means Yes” by Elaine Tai is a children’s book that teaches about consent, boundaries, and listening to one’s body through various examples and encourages speaking out and persistence when faced with boundary violations. Age Group Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years. Topics Discussed Body Safety | Consent Buy a Copy...

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