Tag Archives: gender pronouns

Support Children as They Explore Gender and Pronouns

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Free Spirit Author

By Afsaneh Moradian, author of Jamie and Bubbie: A Book About People’s Pronouns About a year ago, my then seven-year-old told me that they were nonbinary and that their pronouns were she/they. Since they still considered she one of their … Continue reading →

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How Respecting Personal Pronouns Is Part of Respecting Boundaries

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Free Spirit Author

By Lydia Bowers, author of We Listen to Our Bodies I have one of those names that gets mixed up frequently. Leah and Linda are frequently *misused* names for Lydia. And when someone gets my name wrong accidentally, or because … Continue reading →

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They/Them: How to Create an Environment Where Personal Pronouns Are Shared and Respected

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Free Spirit Author

By Afsaneh Moradian, author of Jamie and Bubbie: A Book About People’s Pronouns Respecting the fact that many people use they/them/their as their personal pronouns does not mean that everyone is accustomed to or in the habit of using the … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Asking About Pronouns

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Free Spirit Author

By Afsaneh Moradian, author of Jamie and Bubbie: A Book About People’s Pronouns As teachers, parents, and caregivers, we try our best to create environments that are inclusive and celebrate diversity. We know how important it is to read books … Continue reading →

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