Traditionally, women have been and continue to be the target of societal pressure to reshape their bodies into whatever is perceived as “ideal” in that given moment, but there are pressures out there for men, too, when it comes to their bodies.
Read MoreCornelia shares her experience and advice with a parent whose child says that they do not care about the gender of the person they date, even though they've never dated anyone before.
Read MoreSocial 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.
Read MoreAnna Krieger, MSW gives advice on helping parents come to terms with their child's identity at their own pace after initially being dismissive.
Read MoreWhen your child comes out as asexual, you may wonder what it means for their future. Communicating about what your child's identity means to them is critical to understanding and accepting the ways in which they will build their life.
Read MoreYour child's coming out process can be a confusing time for both of you, especially if you're not familiar with the terms that they use to identify themselves. Today, Renee Zalles offers advice to a parent whose child has just come out as pansexual.
Read MoreHow can you be supportive to a trans child in your less-than-accepting extended family without stepping on their parents' toes?
Read MoreKaren Thompson shares her perspective and advice with a parent who saw a picture posted online of their son dressed in drag, and is unsure of what that means about his gender identity.
Read MoreWhat can you do when the parents of your child's friends are uncomfortable with your child being queer, and restrict their children from spending time with yours? Parent-kid duo Kirsten and Lucy weigh in.
Read MoreLana 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?
Read MoreWhat should you do if you accidentally find out that your child is dating someone of the same sex? Should you ignore it, or should you say something? Steve Reaugh weighs in!
Read MoreParenting 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.
Read MoreComing 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.
Read MoreHow can families work through a child coming out when one parent is not as accepting as the other?
Read MoreSarah 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.
Read MoreWhat can you do as a parent when your child's best friend is forbidden from spending time with them, just because they came out?
Read MoreDannielle Owens-Reid, co-founder of My Kid Is Gay, gives tips to a parent who wants to be supportive of their child's clothing choices over the holidays without making assumptions about gender identity.
Read MoreIrwin Krieger, LCSW on how to respond when a very young child’s gender identity seems to be different from their assigned sex.
Read MoreIs your kid bringing their partner home for the holidays for the first time? Bianca Palmisano gives tips for handling sleeping arrangements.
Read MoreWhat 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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