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The debate: Should parents find out their baby’s sex?

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This subject can be daunting— so we asked experts how to talk to kids about sex covering everything from intercourse, puberty, gender identity and consent.

How to talk to kids about sex

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When I told family and friends that our 11-year-old was transitioning, I was inundated with praise for supporting him. But I was hiding my grief and anger.

I’m not an amazing mom for accepting my transgender son

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Creating a safe environment is more than the conversations we have, the books we choose and the company we keep; it’s also how we interact with our kids.

I don't want my kids to ever have to 'come out' to me

How to raise kids who will never have to 'come out' to you

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I’m so sick of men citing their daughters as the reason they support women.

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As a gender-nonconforming person, I feel left out of the parenting discussion. It’s time we become more inclusive in our language.

The way we talk about motherhood is deeply alienating

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Learning these gender terms now will help when you have discussions with your kids later. Here's a breakdown of some key concepts.

11 gender terms to know when talking to your kids

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How to talk to kids about gender: An age-by-age guide

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Being deliberate in choosing diverse toys and games for your kids to play with at an early age will have long-term payoff.

Diverse toys: 5 ways to build a representative playroom

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Yes, we gave our son a “girl’s name.” And we don’t regret it one bit.

Why I named my son Jayne

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Kids’ books that challenge gender stereotypes

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Why are we choosing such ridiculous baby names?

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What not to say to your kids when they see a genderqueer person on the street

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Despite our best efforts, preschoolers may fixate on gender norms and categories, and divide their world into "boy stuff" versus "girl stuff."

Why it's not unusual for preschoolers to obsess over gender differences

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Now I know we’re supposed to be post-gender. Intellectually, I don’t want it to matter what gender my kids are, but I struggle with gender disappointment.

I love my two boys, but I still dream of having a little girl

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Gender

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Chinese Birth Chart: Will it Predict Your Baby's Sex?

12 old wives' tales for predicting gender

It's time to leave trans kids alone

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex: an age-by-age guide

I never saw myself as a mother—then I realized I wanted to be a dad

I’m not an amazing mom for accepting my transgender son

How to raise kids who will never have to ‘come out’ to you

Busy Philipps says it took time to understand her kid's pronouns

Why the #GirlDad hashtag needs to go away

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Why it's not unusual for preschoolers to obsess over gender differences

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