School + WorkDear MKIG 2 years ago When Your Student Comes Out to You How do you respond appropriately when your student comes out to you? We have some ideas.
SexSchool + WorkYoung ChildrenDear MKIG 2 years ago Queering Your Child’s Sex Education Most school-based sex education programs focus solely on reproduction and heterosexual relationships. Rachel Dougherty gives parents a few tips on making this education more inclusive of LGBTQIA identities.
School + WorkYoung ChildrenDear MKIG 2 years ago Making Your Classroom More LGBTQ-Inclusive Queer educator Sara Kost gives some simple yet impactful tips to a fellow teacher who wants to make their classroom more inclusive of their LGBTQ students.
School + WorkYoung ChildrenDear MKIGLists 2 years ago How Can I Best Support My Adopted, Latino, Gay Son? Laurin Mayeno gives advice to a father on how to best support his gay, latino, adopted son, despite not being able to completely identify with his son’s struggle.
School + Work 3 years ago This Is a Show for Parents of Gay* Kids Vlog: Finding An LGBTQ-Friendly College Kristin and Dannielle offer great advice for choosing the right college for your LGBTQ child to feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow.
Defining SeriesDear MKIG 3 years ago This Is a Show For Parents of Gay* Kids: The Power of Words and Defining LGBTQ (Episode 5) Words are a powerful thing and many times they can be hurtful. Kristin and Dannielle discuss the power of understanding words and how to handle when people use hurtful terminology in every day scenarios. They also help define terms commonly used, such as LGTBQ.
FAQsSchool + WorkDear MKIGMental Health 3 years ago Bullying, Depression & Warning Signs Today, Allyee Whaley of The Trevor Project gives advice to a parent who is concerned about their son’s mental health and wants to make sure that they know the warning signs of self harm.
FAQsSchool + WorkYoung Children 3 years ago On Covert Bullying Drawing on her experience facilitating a Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at a West Philadelphia school, Social worker Anna Krieger speaks about the kind of bullying that can often go unnoticed and escape accountability.
FAQsSchool + WorkYoung ChildrenDear MKIG 3 years ago On Bullying: ‘How Can I help?’ Middle school bullies can be cruel. How can a parent help a child who is being bullied–without embarrassing them?
FAQsSchool + WorkYoung ChildrenDear MKIG 3 years ago Addressing Bullying in Schools What can your kid’s school administration do to curb bullying? Out, queer educator Sara Kost offers tips to parents.
