pleasantly surprised the teacher not only caught on but reassured her that she would do her best to use correct pronouns. “I created an open space by being their advocate,” said Holland. While there weren’t many resources available when Holland’s oldest was born, now there are more books representative of two mom or two dad households or celebrating LGBTQ+ youth, a fact Holland is grateful for as she sees in her home and professional lives the positive impact of normalization through representation. Reading books, having ongoing discussions and normalizing LGBTQ+ individuals within the home can help create future adults who celebrate and affirm others’ differences. “It provides kids with a more open mindset, so as they get older and see kids and other adults that are more gender fluid or transgender, it won’t come as a shock if they have normalized the idea that everyone is different and doesn’t fit into one little box,” said Holland.
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