Resources
by Marni Sommer, Margaret Schmitt, Christine Hagstrom, and Caitlin Gruer. A body-positive illustrated book that helps cisgender girls, ages 9-14, understand what to expect about puberty and everything that goes with it. The book shares “my first period” stories from cisgender girls across the U.S. of all backgrounds to help your child understand that everything […]
Downloadable origami model of egg (ovum) and sperm cells. Includes templates, instructions, and PowerPoint presentation slides to support the learning.
QueerDoc provides queer and gender-focused medical care online for youth and adults. Services include hormone therapy, anti-androgens, SERMS, puberty blockers, PrEP, STD/STI screening, contraception, gender care navigation, and medical/legal consults for document changes. Currently serving residents of Alaska, California, Florida, Idaho, Wyoming, and Washington.
by Jeanne Willis. Everyone loves Goldilocks’ hilarious online videos, but in her quest to get more likes, more laughs and more hits, she tries something a little more daring: stealing porridge #pipinghot, breaking chairs #fun, and using someone else’s bed #sleep. What will Daddy Bear do when he sees that online? A hilarious cautionary tale […]
“Body awareness talks are the earliest conversations parents can have with young children to support their health and safety,” sex educator Melissa Carnagey said. Conversations about body parts and bodily autonomy lay the foundation for understanding consent and sexual misconduct.
A short video by Jeremy Indika, child sexual abuse survivor and founder of Something to Say an organization on a mission to break the silence surrounding child sexual abuse.
by Linda Gromko MD. This book explains the basics of gender identity, sexual orientation, puberty, puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and gender affirming surgeries. Also included is practical information on getting through every day in the best way possible—from coming out to parents, to school issues, to coping with depression, to love and sex.
by Tavi Hawn, LCSW. Talking with your child about gender identity can seem overwhelming—but with the right guidance, you can have healthy conversations and create an affirming environment for them as they grow. Whether your child is cisgender, gender expansive, transgender, or still unsure, this guide provides practical advice and strategies to help you embrace […]
by Robyn Steward. This is a detailed guide for young people on the basics of menstruation. It also breaks up information using flaps and step-by-step photos of how to change pads and tampons, it discusses alternatives to tampons and pads, and gives information about possible sensory issues for people with autism.
by Sophie Beer. An inclusive board book celebrating the one thing that makes a every family a family- love! This book shows representation of many different families, including same gender parents, single parent, and multiracial.
Wondering how to become an askable parent? AMAZE is here to help! In this episode, you’ll learn how to handle kids playing doctor, including how to use teachable moments to talk to kids about body differences, privacy, and respecting other people’s bodies, and why it’s important to model healthy conversations and set the stage for […]
A series of six short, animated videos sharing tips and tricks to help cisgender girls navigate puberty and menstruation.
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