School + WorkDear MKIG 1 month ago How to Support Students During the Day of Silence Day of Silence is coming up, and it’s important to support students at your school who want to participate. Here’s how to do so, from out queer educator Sara Schmidt-Kost!
School + WorkPersonal StoriesYoung Children 2 months ago My Gay Kid Is Lucky… But He Shouldn’t Have to Be “My son is just a kid. He should be able to go to any school in our area and know that his school will protect him from hate. But that’s not where we live.”
School + WorkDear MKIG 2 months ago My Daughter’s Friend Came Out to Her, What Should I Do? There’s a bully at school, and my daughter’s best friend is questioning his sexual orientation. Should I tell his mom?
School + WorkYoung ChildrenBooks + TVDear MKIG 4 months ago How to Handle Parental Censorship of LGBTQ Books Our school’s librarian included the book “George” in the student book club and was met with a lot of pushback from parents saying it’s inappropriate. What can I do as a fellow teacher?
GenderYoung ChildrenBooks + TV 5 months ago We Need More Books Like “Made by Raffi” This book shows kids and adults alike that there’s nothing strange about a boy who likes to knit!
GenderSchool + WorkBooks + TVDear MKIGLists 6 months ago Resource Roundup: For Teachers Looking to Learn About the LGBTQ Community A long list of helpful resources—both here at My Kid Is Gay and beyond—to help teachers everywhere learn about the LGBTQ community and how to create classrooms that are inclusive of LGBTQ identities.
School + WorkDear MKIG 9 months ago My Daughter Came Out TWO DAYS Before Leaving for College! It’s all happening so fast, and I don’t know what to do or say. Help!
School + WorkDear MKIG 9 months ago Can I Start a GSA as a Teacher? I think my students could benefit from having an active GSA at our school, but is it weird for me to start one as faculty?
School + WorkDear MKIG 12 months ago My Daughter Came Out, and I’m Worried for Her Safety Parenting an LGBTQ child can be scary at times. Here are some things to remember during the process.
School + WorkDear MKIG 1 year ago My Son Is Already Bullied for Being Black. Should He Wait to Come Out? My son is black and gay, and I’m worried about his safety at school.
