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How Do I Talk to My Christian Parents About My Kid’s Gender Exploration?

My kid is exploring their gender and asked me to tell my super Christian parents about it. Should I wait until my kid has settled on an identity that fits them?

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Telling Others, Religion, GenderGrace MangerJuly 26, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family, Genderqueer, Questioning, nonbinary, Religion

What if our family disowns my kid?

I accept my son for who he is, but I don’t think the rest of the family will feel the same way. How can I support him if everyone else reacts poorly?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Telling OthersGrace MangerJuly 19, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Extended family

My Trans Kid's Grandma Is Transphobic

Here’s some hard talking advice. It’s not fun. It’s not pretty.

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Gender, Gender, TransgenderGrace MangerFebruary 8, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family, trans*, transgender

Nervous About a New Years Kiss

My daughter and her girlfriend will be at our New Years Eve party this year, and I'm not so sure about seeing them kiss at midnight. Can I ask her not to?

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Holidays, Partners, Talking to Young Kids, Telling OthersGrace MangerDecember 27, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Dating, Extended family, Holidays

My Son Likes Nail Polish, but Our Relatives Gift Only “Boy” Toys

The holiday season is upon us—here's some advice on talking to your relatives about your child's gender nonconforming wish list!

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Holidays, Telling Others, GenderGrace MangerDecember 7, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family, Holidays

Thanksgiving Support from My Kid Is Gay!

A compilation of our Thanksgiving-related advice to help you get through the holiday!

Holidays, ListsGrace MangerNovember 22, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, #this is our book, #thisisourbook, Advice, Extended family, Holidays

Weddings, Meeting the Family, and Public Displays of Affection

My son and his boyfriend are so touchy-feely, and it makes me uncomfortable. Help!

Dear MKIG, Partners, Telling OthersGrace MangerMay 16, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family, Weddings

Supporting Your Child During a Post-Election Holiday Season

The holiday season can be tricky to navigate, and especially so now that post-election tensions are running high. Here are some important ways that you can keep your kid feeling supported!

Holidays, ListsGrace MangerNovember 21, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family, Holidays

My Daughter Came Out And My Sister Has Been Silent

Adult sibling relationships can be complicated, especially when your daughter comes out and your sister is silent on the subject. What to do?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Telling OtherstheparensprojectAugust 2, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Extended family, Siblings

My Relatives Tease My Son for Playing with Dolls

Family gatherings are plentiful this time of year. How do you make sure your relatives don't shame your son for playing with dolls? Be confident, be consistent, and talk to your son with honesty and love.

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Holidays, GendertheparensprojectDecember 22, 2015#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bullying, Extended family

Getting Through the Holidays with Homophobic Relatives

Julie Tarney, author of "My Son Wears Heels," gives us a few ways to get through the anger parents may feel around the holidays when they have to spend time with their homophobic relatives.

Dear MKIG, Holidays, Telling OtherstheparensprojectDecember 21, 2015#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family, Holidays

Should My Child Bring Their Significant Other?

Lana Halperin responds to a parent who is concerned about whether or not she should allow her daughter to attend a conservative family wedding with her girlfriend.

Dear MKIG, PartnerstheparensprojectNovember 5, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family

Anxious About Family Gatherings

Parents Project co-founder Kristin Russo offers support to a parent who has reservations about their daughter and her girlfriend attending a family function together.

Dear MKIG, PartnerstheparensprojectOctober 27, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Coming Out, Extended family

Coming Out & Privacy

Who can you turn to for support when your kid comes out to you but asks you not to tell anyone else? Parent-kid duo Kirsten and Lucy weigh in on maintaining privacy and finding the support you need!

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Telling OtherstheparensprojectOctober 14, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Extended family

Interview: How to Be a Straight Ally

What does it actually mean to be a straight ally to the LGBTQ community? Emma Tattenbaum-Fine explores the idea of being an active, everyday ally in an interview with Brenda Neisler.

Personal Stories, InterviewstheparensprojectSeptember 2, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family, Interview