Practice Makes Parent Raising Gender Confident Kids, Pt. 1
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Dec 31, 2025 
Dr. Kathy Cook, child development and biblical parenting expert who helps families nurture identity and faith. Dr. Jeff Myers, Summit Ministries president and author on worldview and youth identity. They clarify gender terms and why confidence matters. They discuss stage-based identity development, technology’s role, how to have safe yet truthful conversations, and practical next steps for parents.
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Non-Binary Identity Appeared On Forms
- Jeff recalls a client who refused to fill forms and claimed to be non-binary years ago.
- The moment illustrated how non-binary identity has surfaced in routine settings like intake forms.
Three Pillars Of Healthy Identity
- A healthy identity is accurate, complete, and positive, not solely defined by gender.
- Kathy Cook says building a full identity cushions kids when one identity area becomes confusing.
Be Present To Be The First Voice
- Be available and present so you become your child's first source of truth.
- Put phones down, listen, and start teaching Scripture and identity from infancy onward.
