Title from cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Understanding the language: a glossary of terms -- How can you be supportive of transgender/transsexual people -- Role of the early childhood educator -- Overcoming judgement and homophobia -- What does the law say? -- Help eliminate homophobia and heterosexism -- Supporting diversity -- LGBTQ parents speak up -- LGBTQ parenting scenarios -- How do I feel about LGBTQ people? -- Isolation LGBTQ parents may experience -- Suggestions from parents on how to make LGBTQ families more comfortable -- Learning process in young children -- Integrating LGBTQ concepts into the ECE curriculum -- For kindergarten age children -- For preschool age children -- Key principles that help promote anti-discriminatory policies and practice in ECE -- ECE coming out story -- What the ECE staff and students said -- ECE reflection -- Personal experience of an ECE woman with a transex history -- Is there a difference between urban and rural values? -- Interested in attracting LGBTQ families or staff to your program? -- How do you integrate LGBTQ family friendly policies? -- Sample enrollment form -- Overview of LGBTQ people's rights in Canada -- Recommendations for ECE training programs -- Appendices .