Divided by sections that address kids' individual ages-from infancy to kindergarten-this joyful and approachable book shares a bit of hope and starts with the understanding that anyone can spread queer joy.īy giving parents and their kids a vocabulary to express themselves, Rainbow Parenting ultimately aims to create more empathetic adults-and spreads a message of radical acceptance in a world where it's sometimes dangerous to just be yourself. Lindz Amer, the creator of Queer Kid Stuff, an award-winning LGBTQ+ educational webseries for children and families, is an expert guide, leading readers through practical applications, important LGBTQ+ history, key lessons in intersectionality, pronouns, social justice, and more. Rainbow Parenting is an indispensable stepping stone for adults who want to raise and teach kids in a queer and gender-affirming way, but might not know how. While they may not be able to address every problem across the country, there's a simple place to start: right at home. In the face of so many injustices across society for LGBTQ+ people, it can be easy for parents of young children to feel helpless and hopeless. Using a low-temp hot glue gun, glue a piece of ribbon down the center of the plastic seam (Note: Hold the plastic layer away from the placemat so that the layers do not potentially stick together).An essential guide for parents and caregivers to raising queer-friendly children in a gender-affirming space. An essential guide for parents and caregivers to raising queer-friendly children in a gender-affirming space.

Sew layers together along the edge using a zigzag stitch 5. Check out this great listen on Audible.ca. Fold the pieces of elastic in half and paper clip one to each vertical side of the placemat between the two layers (use picture for reference). Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Rainbow Parenting Lindz Amer LGBTQ+ Awareness Young Adult Teen ARC at the best online. Using paper clips, align and clip the plastic sheet and placemat together. Lay the plastic sheet on top of the placemat and cut off edges of plastic to make the same size. Open the plastic folder and separate the clear plastic from the folder pockets by using an Exacto knife to cut along the middle seam (Note: Don’t fret if the middle seam looks a little sloppy or uneven, as you will cover it up eventually!). – 1/4″ elastic-2 pieces, cut into one 1-1/2″ piece and one 2″ piece Use it as a Dry Erase Activity mat for lesson plans and school activities. This craft tutorial shows you how to upcycle a placemat into a great kids activity mat.

Rainbow Parenting by Lindz Amer