Supporting gender and sexual diversity in children and young people

Many parents struggle to navigate gender and sexual diversity with their children and young people. They might feel unsure of how to best support their families in what can seem like a rapidly changing landscape.  

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Jason Tyndale to offer advice to parents on how you can create a safe space for your child to communicate their diversity with you. Jason also shares his experience of supporting his child on their journey. 

Content warning: 

This podcast includes some adult themes. If listening to this podcast brings up any difficult feelings for you, please seek help from your mental health professional or one of these crisis or support services. 

In this episode, you will hear:

• Jason explain the difference between gender diversity and sexual diversity [00:54].
• Jason shares how he supported his child when they shared their sexual diversity [2:24].
• Jason talk about the importance of safe spaces for children and young people. He offers advice to parents for supporting your child as they identify and communicate their gender, sexual diversity or chosen pronoun [05:48]. 

Further information and resources:

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Supporting children and young people who identify as gender diverse