Hello Coleman Families!
Below are resources for talking to your children about celebrating Pride, the LGBTQ+ community, and how we can be allies in the Coleman Community.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Elementary School
30 Great LGBTQIA+ Books for Kids and Teens
In light of the recent passing of the Parental Rights in Education bill, otherwise known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill by the Florida Senate, I wanted to express support for all of our LGBTQ+ community members here at Coleman and in the SRCS district. We are a community that values and supports all its members, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. If you or your child feel upset by this news and need support, or would like to talk more about developmentally appropriate ways to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity with your children, please reach out to me.
Marin Flag Project: Showing Support for LGBTQ+ Youth in Marin
Social Emotional Workshop: School Shootings: How To Talk to Students
KQED: War, Crisis, Tragedy: How to Talk with Kids When the News is Scary
Greater Good Magazine: How to Talk with Kids About Scary News
Common Sense Media: Explaining the News to Our Kids
How to Answer Kids' Hard Questions by Lindsay Braman
If your child has questions about what they might be hearing on the news or from their peers, here are some helpful resources for talking about these matters with your children. Please know that it is okay to tell them "I don't know" and to not have an answer for everything.
The New York Times: How to Talk to Kids About Ukraine
Little Otter: 7 Tips for Talking about War with Children
KQED: War, Crisis, Tragedy: How to Talk with Kids When the News is Scary
Greater Good Magazine: How to Talk with Kids About Scary News
Common Sense Media: Explaining the News to Our Kids
How to Answer Kids' Hard Questions by Lindsay Braman
Little Otter is a child mental health service founded by child psychiatrist Dr. Helen Egger. Their free blog offers many resources for parents to address various matters that come up with children.