Plus, what under-10-year-old doesn’t love an event that’s bursting with rainbows and glitter? I asked my fellow LGBT parents to share their best tips for a safe and fun Pride with your kids.Įxplain what you’re seeing, and be ready for questions.ġ. Be open-minded. There will bodies of all shapes, sizes and in all states of undress. For parents like Ian Duncan, dad to 3-year-old Carson, this is part of the experience. “It all feeds into my son’s emotional intelligence and development. And it’s never too early to think about that.” Consider the experience as a great opportunity for some interesting discussion.
Explain what you’re seeing, and be ready for questions.Ģ. Yes there will be teaching moments, but this should be a fun day out, too.
Bring bags for the kids to collect mementoes – stickers, beads and any other treasures they might find. Give each other rainbow manis and pedis the day before. Buy some plain white t-shirts and decorate them with matching rainbow motifs.ģ. Whether you’re going at parade time or not, road closures, traffic and lack of parking could mean a frustrating start to what should be a happy day. If you can take public transit or a cab, do it.
