Supporting Our Children As They Explore Gender and Identity with Mackenzie Dunham Pause On The Play

Children should be able to explore their expression and identity as part of growing up. So how do we best support them and prioritize their needs as they navigate that journey? As adults, how can we do better for the children in our lives? How can adults deprogram the sometimes harmful ideas and beliefs they grew up with? Mackenzie Dunham joins Erica for a conversation about what it takes to create supportive, affirming spaces for kids. In this discussion: Why we need to normalize therapy from a young age How parents and caregivers can open conversations about gender identity Actions parents and caregivers can take to support trans and gender-expansive kids Connect with Mackenzie Dunham: Wild Heart Society Camp Wild Heart Podcast Instagram: @Wild.Heart.Society Ready to dive deeper? Getting clear on your values supports you in your life and in your business. If you’re ready to get explicit about what you support and how your actions are aligned with that, join India and Erica for the Implicit to Explicit Masterclass. You’ll chart a course that prioritizes your values and the impact they can create through every person you hire and the business you buy from. These decisions shape how you live and the legacy you leave. Learn more about leading through your values at pauseontheplay.com/explicit.