Welcome back to Parenting Takes a VillagI'mwe'reI'mI'mwe'reI'mwe'reI'mI'mwe're, the podcast where we explore how we support and nurture our children—and ourselves—through the ever-evolving parenting journey. I'm your host, Tania. Today, we're diving into a deeply personal and profoundly impactful topic: raising children beyond the gender binary.

Parenting is full of choices—how we guide, nurture, and support our children in becoming their most authentic selves. But what does it look like to raise children in a way that frees them from rigid gender expectations? How can we, as parents and caregivers, create an environment where kids feel safe to explore their identities on their terms? To help us explore these questions, Erin Sara DiPeso joins me in exploring these questions. Erin is a nanny, teacher, and stay-at-home parent of three. With a background in positive discipline, non-violent communication, and child development—not to mention an unexpected love of ornithology—Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and lived experience to this conversation. As part of the LGBTQ community, Erin has chosen to raise all three of their children with a gender-neutral approach, allowing them the space and freedom to define who they are.

In this episode, we'll talk about what it means to raise children outside traditional gender roles, the challenges and joys of this parenting approach, and what we can all learn from creating more inclusive spaces for kids to grow and thrive.

So, whether you're a parent, educator, or someone who wants to better understand gender-inclusive Parenting, this conversation is for you.

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