Welcome to Queer Kid Stuff!
SPREADING QUEER JOY SINCE 2016!
Hi friend! Welcome to our corner of the internet!
We’re Queer Kid Stuff! An edutainment company on a mission to spread queer joy to LGBTQ+ kids, parents, caregivers, educators, their loved ones, and allies!
You probably know us from our flagship LGBTQ+ webseries for families! We do lots of other stuff too like weekly virtual storytimes, podcasts for kids & grown ups, books for kids & grown ups, educational resources, and live performances!
Make sure to keep up to date with all things QKS by following us on social media, and subscribing to our mailing list!
QKS Founder & Creator Lindz Amer explains the importance of talking to kids about gender and sexuality in their viral TED Talk! Watch it now!
Let’s spread queer joy together!
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What people are saying about Queer Kid Stuff!
Why should I talk to my kids about LGBTQ+ stuff?
We get it. Most of us grew up without access to LGBTQ+ people and stories so bringing these conversations to today’s young people might seem daunting, scary, and even strange. But that’s why we’re here, to help you understand why it’s important and navigate these conversations so you can raise amazing allies and affirmed queer & trans kids when you don’t have the time, resources, or know-how!
Here are some answers to your Frequently Asked Questions to get you started!
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The short answer is it’s never too early to introduce LGBTQ+ topics to your children. Any later is too late.
The long answer is that preschoolers in particular are at the age when we begin to develop our sense of self and our identities in relation to the world around us. The American Academy of Pediatrics has found that most children have a solid understanding of their gender identity by the age of four! Lindz talks all about this in their book Rainbow Parenting: Your Guide to Raising Queer Kids and Their Allies!
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First, take a biiiiiig deep breath! There you go, that’s better.
Second, everything is going to be okay, I promise! The fact that your kid (or a kid in your life) came out to you means that they trusted you with something incredibly important to them and that’s really really big. It takes a lot of courage to come out!
Third, the most important thing you can do right now is love, trust, validate, and support your kid. Don’t ask them to educate you or put your emotional baggage and biases onto them. Do the work to educate yourself and find support systems for yourself as you work through biases.Be patient with yourself, love your kid, and do the work. You’re already on the right path, you’ve got this!
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You can, of course, always access the videos from the original Queer Kid Stuff webseries! We’re working on a more robust list of resources, but in the meantime you can check out our recommended book lists over on Bookshop.org!
Want to learn more?
Lindz wrote two books! You can purchase your very own copy of their book for grown ups AND you can pre-order their first picture book about gender euphoria & pronouns wherever books are sold!
Alright, I get it. Where can I access your content?!
beanies, enamel pins, stickers, fanny packs, tanks, our ukulele songbook, & more!
Your work is really cool! How can I support you?
We are a small queer and trans-owned business and every $1 helps us keep the lights on. If you like what we do and want us to keep doing it, please consider supporting us through monthly donations by becoming a Friend of Teddy’s via Patreon! You’ll get exclusive access to lots of content from us like early ad-free episode of Rainbow Parenting, ALL of our Dear Queer Kid letters, BTS from Lindz, and so much more!
Queer Kid Stuff has partnered up with celebrated illustrator Andy Passchier to bring you the long-awaited Queer Kid Stuff Coloring Book!
Imagine taking your favorite Queer Kid Stuff songs and turning them into vibrant, interactive illustrations! With the Queer Kid Stuff Coloring Book, that's exactly what we're doing. Each page is a visual journey through the beloved tunes that have made our webseries so special. Andy's artistic vision and dedication to inclusivity will not only captivate young minds but also provide a canvas for creativity and understanding. You'll be able to grab your crayons/markers/colored pencils, turn on the Queer Kid Stuff album on Spotify, and go to town for an uplifting (and fun!) self-care coloring session with Lindz and Teddy!
Currently, only the digital download of the QKS Coloring is available. Please check back in February 2024 for a status update on the physical coloring book. Kickstarter backers will have their orders fulfilled first!