How to Use LGBTQ and Gender Inclusive Language with Children
Shifting to LGBTQ and gender-inclusive language respects and acknowledges the identities and families of all children and removes assumptions. Let's Change the Language.
How to Talk about LGBTQ Pride Month with Your Child
1.Talk about universal values and your family’s values. 2. Keep it simple. 3. Have an ongoing conversation about diversity, difference, and discrimination rather than one “big talk”. 4. Kids love the colors of the flag. Talk to them about the meaning of the colors.
LGBTQ Inclusive Books with Characters of Color
We recommend the following LGBTQ inclusive books that include character of color. In order to work towards equity and justice, parents and educators should be talking with children as early as possible about race, gender, diverse families, and LGBTQ people. These books are meant to help parents take action or "protest" by having conversations with their children.
Journaling Week by Together Apart Campaign
May 25 – May 29, 2020
Together Apart Campaign invites you to spend the week of May 25-29 practicing a mindfulness technique – journaling. Journaling is a great way to reduce anxiety or stress. Each day, we will provide you with several prompts focused on a theme for the day. We will also provide children with a different prompt for drawing or writing.
Bubble Party by Together Apart Campaign
May 19 – May 19, 2020
Together Apart Campaign invites you to channel your inner toddler and join our community-wide Bubble Party on Tuesday, May 19th at 5pm. Go out in front of your home and
Rainbow: A First Book of Pride by Michael Genhart
A great book for young children to introduce them to the meaning of the colors on the rainbow flag.
The Family Book by Todd Parr
This book – in typical Todd Parr illustrations and fashion – celebrates many different types of families, including two mom families, two dad families, families with stepparents, families who adopt children, families with one parent, etc.
High Five Day by Together Apart Campaign
April 16 – April 18, 2020
Give High Fives and Good Vibes (from 6 feet away, of course)
Planet Picnic by Together Apart Campaign
April 25 – April 28, 2020
Let's celebrate Earth Day 2020 with a community wide Planet Picnic!
Love Notes by Together Apart Campaign
April 27 – June 26, 2020
Share the love with your friends, family, and fellow community members by sending LOVE NOTES.