by Elizabeth Hopwood | May 17, 2024 | Everyday Queeries
People can use these pronouns in very different ways, but all forms of gender expression are valid. Some use them to explore the fluidity in gender- it is a social construct which can be expressed in a multitude of ways- and some use them on the journey to accepting...
by Elizabeth Hopwood | Apr 26, 2024 | Resources & Support
What is a binder? Which is the best one to buy for my child? Buying the right gender-affirming clothing for your children can be daunting. We’re here with Roo Hallett (he/him), owner and creator of Trans Shop UK, to guide you through this. Firstly, what is a binder...
by Elizabeth Hopwood | Apr 26, 2024 | Resources & Support
Returning to our screens with a third season this October, I’m here to review the beloved LGBTQ+ show your kids, or even you, have been raving about. The first series follows 14-year-old Charlie (Joe Locke) as he develops a crush on a popular rugby player at his...
by Elizabeth Hopwood | Apr 25, 2024 | Health & Wellbeing
Is your child wanting to go to their first gay club? Queer nightlife has a reputation of being quite, well, rowdy… Dark, smoke-filled rooms with blinding strobe lighting and half-naked ravers. This was what I expected when going on my first big ‘gay’ night out, but...
by Elizabeth Hopwood | Apr 22, 2024 | Your Child's Identity
Moving in together, getting engaged and married, and buying your first dog can all move further up the timeline than heterosexual couples. While this stereotype, as a lesbian woman, can be a fun notion to discuss, it can also be harmful. If things go wrong, it...
