Subject/Research Guides: LGBTQIA+: Resources for Children

Kid friendly videos

Children tend to be more open to new ideas so this can actually make talking to them about gender and sexuality easier than trying to explain the same thing to an adult.
Start the conversation at an early age

Holiday self-care tips for LGBTQYouth (2018)
Produced by the Trevor Project
Talking to Your Child About What It Means to Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) part 1
Produced by the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (2016)
How to talk to your child who may be questioning their sexuality or gender, part 2
Produced by the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (2016)
How to talk about identity
Learn how to discuss sexual orientations and gender identities with your kid, and how to support them if they’re LGBTQ. Suggestions by age. Planned Parenthood.