Don't tell children 'don't be silly' when they express gender feelings
Helen explains how children naturally express gender identity from a young age, but are often shut down when parents say 'don't be silly, you're a boy/girl', and contrasts this with families who are open and accepting
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Dr Helen Webberley, Gender Specialist and Medical Educator
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