Do you know how to define gender related terms to young people? Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast in which Carrie Burton reviews age- and developmentally-appropriate ways to explain term definitions. Carrie is the person behind Alphabet Soup LLC and very passionate about providing supportive education in a welcoming and affirming space. To guide this conversation, the Gender Identity & Expression topic area of the National Sexuality Education Standards, specifically the performance indicators noted for the younger grades, are reviewed.

To get in touch with Carrie Burton, CSE, check out the following links:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thealphabetsoupllc
Website: www.thealphabetsoup.com

To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf (Gender Identity & Expression information begins on page 39)

Also- remember to check out the 10 minute YouTube Clip of this episode at this link: https://youtu.be/ltKOO4Ouu7A

Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to help start and continue conversations with your pre-teen. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-puberty-app/id1518896929

Also available is the TALK B4 Sex app which helps to start conversations on a variety of sexuality topics including healthy relationships, feelings and beliefs about sex, and identity. (Click here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-b4-sex/id1550222041)