All Articles — My Kid is Gay

Dannielle & Kristin, founders of The Parents Project, answer a parent’s question about understanding their daughter’s queer identity.

Dear MKIGtheparensprojectMay 28, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice

Mental Health Concerns

Dr. Anne Rafal answers a parent's question about the mental well being of her newly-out son.

Defining Gender Terms

Watch: Lauren Lubin, creator of the movement We Exist, sits down with Kristin Russo, co-founder of My Kid Is Gay, to explain the gender terms "transgender," "cisgender," and "genderqueer." {Subtítulos en Español}

Will he be more promiscuous?

Author Whiskey Blue tackles the question, 'Will my bisexual son now be more sexually active?'

Sex, Dear MKIG, Safer SextheparensprojectMay 20, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Pansexuality, Sex

Saying You're Sorry

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.

Coming Out, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectMay 19, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

Coming Out on Facebook

Dannielle & Kristin, founders of The Parents Project, answer a parent's question about her child's decision to come out on Facebook.

Parent Advice: Sibling Differences

Amelia answers a question about handling a perceived sexuality difference between twin boys.

Young Children, Coming Out, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectMay 8, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice

Being A Supportive Parent

Watch: Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo, co-founders of My Kid Is Gay, answer the question, "My kid just came out... How can I support them?" {Subtítulos en Español}

Why Won't My Daughter Talk to Me About Girls She Likes?

Dannielle Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo, co-founders of My Kid Is Gay, answer advice for a parent who wants to help her daughter feel more comfortable in having conversations about relationships, crushes, and all else!

Dear MKIG, PartnerstheparensprojectMay 1, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Dating

How to Start Using New Pronouns for Your Kid

Youth Writer Liam Lowery gives advice on what parents should do when their child asks them to use different pronouns or a different name then they were assigned at birth.

Dear MKIG, Pronouns, GendertheparensprojectApril 27, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Pronouns, trans*, transgender

I Think It's Just a Phase

Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo, co-founders of My Kid Is Gay, answer the question, "My daughter came out to me, but I think it's just a phase." {Subtítulos en Español}

FAQs, En Español, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, VideotheparensprojectApril 25, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Video

Parent Advice: Talking to Young Children

Mom, Writer, and LGBTQ youth ally Julie Tarney gives advice to a parent concerned about properly addressing issues of sexuality and gender with young children.

Forced to Wear a Dress to Prom

Youth Writer Linda Sankat gives advice to a young person whose parent wants them to wear a dress to prom.

Expert Advice: Accepting Congregations

NYTimes Best Selling Author Suzanne Brockman answers advice for a parent seeking to reconcile their support for their child with the views of their religious congregation.

Religion, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectApril 21, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Christianity, Religion

Defining the Gender Binary

Lauren Lubin, creator of the movement We Exist, sits down with Kristin Russo (co-founder of My Kid Is Gay) to explain the term "gender binary." {Subtítulos en Español}

Expert Advice: Celibacy & Religion

Broderick Greer, Masters of Divinity student, addresses an advice question from a religious parent who would like their gay child to remain celibate.

Sex, Religion, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectApril 17, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Christianity, Religion, Sex

When do I tell friends & family?

Dannielle & Kristin discuss a parent's role in telling others about their child's sexuality or gender identity.

FAQs, Dear MKIG, Telling OtherstheparensprojectApril 17, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice

Why Didn't He Tell Me Sooner?

Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo, co-founders of My Kid Is Gay, answer the question, "Why did my son wait so long to tell me that he was gay?" {Subtítulos en Español}

FAQs, En Español, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, VideotheparensprojectApril 16, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Video

"Is my kid choosing to be gay?"

Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo, founders of My Kid Is Gay, discuss choice and sexuality.

FAQs, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectApril 16, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Phase

Expert Advice: My Kid Wants to Change Their Name and Pronouns

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Irwin Krieger, gives advice on how to handle a child who would like to change their name and/or pronouns.