A 17-year-old pansexual girl feels ready to come out to her mom, but not to her dad, who believes any LGBTQ identity is a sign of mental illness. Anna Krieger, MSW, weighs in.
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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.
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A common question parents have after their child comes out is if their friends had anything to do with it. Lana Halperin breaks this question down and talks about what you're really saying when you ask this question.
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Emma Tattenbaum-Fine gives advice on explaining to young children that their aunt is getting married to another woman. Long story short: Love doesn't need a grand explanation.
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Going to PFLAG meetings can be a great way to find a supportive community, but what if your kid isn't ready for you to take that public step? Polly Kim gives advice on finding community while still respecting your child's privacy.
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LaShay Harvey Jones, M.Ed. talks about the fluidity of the stages of sexual identity development--coming out is just one part of the process.
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When we think of homophobia, we may not think about the small “accidental” acts of homophobia that often go unnoticed. Audrey Benedetto has tips for speaking up when you witness homophobia, so you can help educate others about the LGBTQ community, and be an ally to your LGBTQ child.
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Social media is second nature for kids today, but what if your kid comes out on social media without giving you any warning? Sarah Simon offers her perspective.
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Anna Krieger, MSW gives advice on helping parents come to terms with their child's identity at their own pace after initially being dismissive.
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Lana Halperin gives advice to a parent whose child is mad at them for outing them to family acquaintances. How can parents offer acceptance and support without causing this kind of discomfort?
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Parenting coach Susan Berland helps a parent navigate the confusion that can arise when a child says that they identify in a certain way, but acts in a way that may suggest otherwise.
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Coming out and divorce are both big life events that can lead to all kinds of emotions and general vulnerability. Anna Krieger, MSW offers her advice to a parent who wants to make sure that her child understands that his coming out and her divorce from his father are not interconnected.
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How can families work through a child coming out when one parent is not as accepting as the other?
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Sarah Simon offers advice to a parent who is wondering if it will be easier for their LGBTQ kid to be out when they get to college.
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What do you do when your kid comes out to your spouse and not to you? What does it mean, and how can you give both support and space? Lana Halperin weighs in.
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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!
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When a parent has a feeling that their kid may be gay, is it better to ask directly or give them the time and space to come out (or not) on their own? Laurin Mayeno, founder of Out Proud Families, weighs pros and cons and speaks from her experience.
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Dannielle Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo, co-founders of The Parents Project, offer advice to parents who lost a few friends when their child came out, but want their child to understand that it isn't her fault.
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Author Alyse Wayne responds to a parent's concerns about their daughter being out at work and what that could mean for her future career.
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Dannielle & Kristin, founders of The Parents Project, answer a parent's question on apologizing for a poor reaction she had to her daughter's coming out moment two years ago.
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