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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Cherie MacLeod. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

• Signs and signals that may indicate your child is attracted to same sex peers
• The age at which children typically show attraction to one sex over the other
• The best way to approach your child if you think he or she is gay or lesbian
• What reaction to expect from your child after being approached
• Whether it is typical for a child to approach his or her parents with the awareness of a difference in sexual orientation
• Understanding/exploring sexual diversity and identity, e.g. bisexuality, transgender, transsexuality, pansexuality
• Why some children are more comfortable questioning or expressing their differences openly
• Common parental reactions when his or her child “comes out”
• How a parent can best support his or her child
• How parents can find support for themselves and their children