Did you ever notice how we always talk about gender diversity from a critical lens that only examine risk? Dr. Ferguson is joined by Mary Beth Murray, a member of the queer community and a parent of a trans child as Mary Beth introduces the concept of gender euphoria and a need to examine gender diversity through a lens of joy. 

One of the most overlooked intersectionalities is the impacts/manifestations of trauma in developmentally disabled communities. Dr. Megan James adds her valuable expertise to this educational discussion. Clinicians, this one is especially relevant to you.

Dr. Hoet and Dr. Ferguson have a candid discussion on the impacts of immigration and immigrant child mental health. They discuss socialization, immigrant anxiety, and the acculturation gap. 

We were joined again by Dr. Bamishigbin to talk about dads. This conversation completely changed my perspective on how we raise boys/sons and how that may later impact their preparedness for fatherhood. 

Following the recent Supreme Court decisions on reproductive rights, we had a ton of followers ask us how to approach the conversation with children. We developed some tips to support you across development and believe the conversation is not an "if" it will happen, but "when." So let's prepare together!

Dr. King discusses trauma, its impacts on development, and considerations in racially minoritized communities. She shares her own experiences with intergenerational trauma and how it informs her work  today. She also shares how these experiences share her intentionality in parenting her daughter. Listen in for some tips on managing trauma.  CONTENT WARNING: this episode discusses sensitive topics that may be potentially triggering for some audiences.

Dr. Bamishigbin discusses current research on fatherhood and how fathers play a critical role in not only child development, but maternal mental health as well. He discusses his experiences with parenting and representation of fatherhood in marginalized communities. 

Dr. Garcia introduces the concept of Acculturation and the impacts on all parents, with a special attention paid to immigrant parents. She  discusses her own experiences and the stressors associated with acculturating to new environments and how this can inform our identities and parenting journeys. 

Have you ever considered teaching your child another language? Do you live in a bilingual household and have concerns about language development in your child? Dr. Hoet discusses her own experiences in raising a bilingual child and dispels some myths along the way. 

Join Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Hoet in a discussion about racial socialization. What is racial socialization and why is it important for ALL caregivers to consider when parenting? Listen in for some practical tips and head to www.parentingculture.org to download a free guide on racial socialization strategies to implement at home.