Have you ever wondered how to talk with your kids about gender? Whether you’re a trans parent yourself or you’re just hoping to raise gender-conscious kids, here are three tips to get you started.

Being pregnant for the first time is daunting for anyone. Being pregnant for the first time and trans male was terrifying. We were both stepping into the unknown but you never made that – made me – feel like a problem.

Reese added that, a lot of the time, he doesn't think people understand the implications of what they may be asking when they question a trans parent about their experience with pregnancy. A lot of that has to do with a general lack of understanding about what it's like to be both trans and pregnant at the same time. On top of the education Reese has already done through being so visible throughout his own pregnancy, he offered some advice on how to treat a trans parent with the same respect all pregnant people deserve.

When teaching your kids about trans people and families, you’ll be making the world that much better for all families. Kids as young as three are noticing differences and categorizing people (and families!) in their heads—so it’s never too early to talk about all the different, beautiful ways that families appear in the world. Here are some practical tips for having these conversations with ease.