We have all heard of LGBT+ or pride, and terms like non-binary, asexual, trans, but do we really understand them? And as parents, how do we begin to have those conversations with our children?

In this episode I am joined by Amy Ashenden, Director of Communications and Engagement at Just Like Us, to talk about how to normalise conversations around LGBT+ and diversity, equality and inclusivity (DEI) more broadly.

Amy shares some fascinating insights from Just Like Us’ research, which forms the basis of their Guide for Parents, and you can access it using the link below. Amy is also a lesbian and a mum, who candidly talks about her own lived experience of growing up and living without the allyship she works so hard to encourage from all of us today.

This is such an important episode that you simply cannot miss, so find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation…

More from Amy and Just Like Us:

Visit their website: https://justlikeus.org/

Get their Guide for Parents: https://justlikeus.org/lgbt-guide-for-parents/

Highlights from this episode:

05:22 - What do we mean by LGBT+

09:26 - Looking past the stereotypes

13:46 - Parents leading the conversation

16:54 - Misinformation and social media

20:20 - “It’s just banter”

25:03 - Putting the B & T into LGBT

29:06 - Be an ally, not a saviour

32:04 - Dealing with homophobia in your own home

35:58 - Faith and allyship

37:03 - Just Like Us LGBT+ Guide for Parents Key Points

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