How to Talk to Kids about Gender and Identity with Lisa Selin Davis – Rerelease
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This podcast episode delves into the evolving concepts of gender and identity, particularly as they relate to the experiences of children in the now-generation. Lisa Selin Davis joins Dr. Robyn Silverman to explore the meaning of being a tomboy in today’s world. Together, they examine how children’s understanding of gender is shaped, discussing the traditional notions of “boy territory” and “girl territory,” and the implications when these boundaries become less defined. Through thoughtful conversation, they shed light on the complexities of gender identity and the impact of societal expectations on young minds
ABOUT LISA:
Lisa Selin Davis is a writer, author, and educator known for her insightful work on gender, identity, and society. She has written two novels, numerous essays, and articles for top publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Her non-fiction book, TOMBOY: The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different, explores the complexities of gender identity. In addition to writing, Lisa teaches personal essay writing, offers manuscript consultations, and speaks on topics such as gender, marketing, and stereotypes. She is represented by Eve Attermann at WME.
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Website: http://www.lisaselindavis.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaselindavis/
Substack: https://substack.com/@lisaselindavis
Amazon Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Lisa-Selin-Davis/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ALisa+Selin+Davis
How to Talk to Kids about Useful Social Skills for Life with Catherine Newman – Rerelease
Middle School is a time of incredible growth—kids change a great deal while learning and practicing vital social skills that they will use throughout their lives—how to get along with others, talk about tough topics, compromise, still to your values, be an ally, show up as a good friend and so much more. How do we help open up these topics to kids so that they know what to say when they find themselves in sticky situations? For that, we turn to Catherine Newman.