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A Striving Parent

A blog for parents passionate about racial justice and striving to raise socially concious kids

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When your 5-year-old challenges you to break beyond the gender binary

Posted on August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 by strivingshannon

A few weeks ago, my husband and I lingered at our table after dinner, chatting about the day while our… Read more When your 5-year-old challenges you to break beyond the gender binary

Lessons in ambiguity: How I talk about gender and sex with my 18-month-old

Posted on May 4, 2016 by strivingshannon

Sex, gender and gender identity are complex concepts. When I say sex, I mean a person’s biological, anatomical internal and external sexual organs.… Read more Lessons in ambiguity: How I talk about gender and sex with my 18-month-old

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