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Supporting Your Non-Binary Students with Pronoun Changes

My student started using they/them pronouns, but not all teachers are supportive. What do I do?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, For Teachers, Non-Binary, Pronouns, Gender, Students + TeachersGrace MangerOctober 10, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Genderqueer, Pronouns, nonbinary, teachers

How Do I Talk About Periods with My Non-Binary Kid?

Menstruation is a very gendered topic in our society, but it doesn't have to be! Here's how to talk about periods without invalidating your non-binary kid's identity.

Dear MKIG, Non-Binary, GenderGrace MangerSeptember 5, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Genderqueer, nonbinary

5 LGBTQ Podcasts to Start Listening To

Podcasts can be incredible resources to learn new things and, in the case of these five podcasts, become a better ally to the LGBTQ community.

Gender, Books + TV, Lists, Non-Binary, TransgenderGrace MangerMay 16, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Genderqueer, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

They/Them Pronouns Have Come Between My Child and Me

How am I supposed to practice they/them pronouns if my kid has become distant from me?

Dear MKIG, Non-Binary, Pronouns, GenderGrace MangerApril 12, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Genderqueer, Pronouns, nonbinary

Aren't Some Things Inherently Gendered?

My kid is non-binary, but what do we do about things that are inherently gendered, like bathrooms and Mr. and Miss?

Dear MKIG, Non-Binary, Terminology, GenderGrace MangerMarch 6, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bathrooms, Genderqueer, nonbinary

Should I Indulge My Young, Gender Nonconforming Son’s Interest in Middle Eastern Dance?

My gender nonconforming son has found a new hobby, but will people think it's inappropriate for a 9-year-old?

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Non-BinaryGrace MangerFebruary 1, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Genderqueer, nonbinary

Adjusting to Your Kid Using They/Them Pronouns

My child just started using they/them pronouns, but so far they just don't seem that DIFFERENT to me. Am I missing something?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Expression, Non-Binary, Pronouns, GenderGrace MangerNovember 2, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Gender expression, Genderqueer, Pronouns, nonbinary

Does Worrying About My Gender Nonconforming Son Make Me a Bad Mom?

My gender nonconforming son tends to push boundaries when it comes to clothes, makeup, and hair.

Gender, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Non-Binary, Telling OthersGrace MangerOctober 5, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Gender expression, Genderqueer, nonbinary

What Is a Binder, and How Can My Kid Use One Safely?

Some people wear special pieces of clothing called binders to flatten their chests. Here are some tips for using binders correctly and safely!

Gender, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Non-Binary, TransitioningGrace MangerFebruary 16, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Gender expression, Genderqueer, transgender

Defining: They/Them Pronouns

What does it mean when someone uses they/them pronouns?

Defining Series, Gender, Non-Binary, Pronouns, TerminologyGrace MangerNovember 29, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, Pronouns, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

Defining: Non-Binary

Our next installment of our "Defining" series tackles non-binary gender identities!

Defining Series, Gender, Non-Binary, TerminologytheparensprojectJune 16, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

Explaining the Gender Binary to Young Children

The gender binary is really complicated, but I want my young child to know about non-binary gender identities. How do I explain it in a way they can understand?

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Gender, Non-Binary, Talking to Young KidstheparensprojectMarch 1, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, nonbinary

Transitioning to They/Them Pronouns

Cornelia offers suggestions to a parent who is struggling to understand and transition to using they/them pronouns.

Gender, Dear MKIG, Gender, Non-Binary, PronounstheparensprojectDecember 4, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Pronouns, nonbinary, trans*, transgender