All Articles — My Kid is Gay

How Do I Talk to My Students About the President?

I'm a queer teacher, and I don't know how to talk to my students and co-workers about Trump.

My Son Is Already Bullied for Being Black. Should He Wait to Come Out?

My son is black and gay, and I'm worried about his safety at school.

Supporting Your Eyeliner-Wearing Son at Catholic School

Our son is 11 year old and just started wearing eyeliner at home. How do we navigate supporting him at his Catholic school?

How Do I Tell My Church That My Daughter Is Trans?

My 10-year-old daughter has started to transition, and I have to tell our congregation. Help!

Weddings and Asking About Having Kids

My daughter and her girlfriend are getting married. Can I ask them if they're planning on having children?

Dear MKIG, PartnersGrace MangerApril 14, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Weddings

On Chosen Families

My daughter came out and wants to spend EVERY MOMENT with her LGBTQ friends. Is this normal?

Dear MKIG, PeersGrace MangerApril 11, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

How Do I Talk About My Daughter Pre-Transition?

What name and pronouns should I use when talking about my trans kid before they transitioned?

What If Your Child "Kind Of" Comes Out?

Did they come out because of their friends? What if they change their mind later?

Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerMarch 30, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Phase, Questioning

My Daughter Came Out on Social Media (and Doesn't Know that I Know!)

My daughter hasn't come out to me, but she did come out on social media. Should I still pretend to not know?

Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerMarch 23, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

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!

But My Daughter Dated a Man for Five Years!

My daughter says that she's gay, but she dated a man for five years. It must be a phase, right?

Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerJanuary 26, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Phase

Why Did He Only Come Out to Me?

My son came out to me a year ago and still hasn't come out to his dad or brother. Is it ok to ask him about it?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Telling OthersGrace MangerDecember 22, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

My Mom Hasn't Said Anything Since I Came Out

How can you talk to your mom about coming out if she insists that it is no big deal?

Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerDecember 7, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

Talking to Young Kids About LGBTQ People

Talking to young children about LGBTQ people and issues does not have to revolve around sex—here's how.

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Talking to Young KidsGrace MangerNovember 7, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay

Can I Ask My Son If He Wants to See a Therapist?

Therapy can be a touchy subject. Here are some ways to bring up the topic in a loving way with your child.

Dear MKIG, Mental HealthGrace MangerNovember 3, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Mental Health

My Son Wants to Be a Princess for Halloween!

This year, your son wants to go trick-or-treating as a princess. How do you prepare for the potential push-back from other parents?

Is My Kid Trans Because of Peer Pressure?

Lance Hicks talks coming out, trans identities, and the complexities of peer pressure.

Gender, Dear MKIG, Gender, Peers, TransgenderGrace MangerOctober 18, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, trans*, transgender

My Trans Son Still Likes Girly Things

Julie Tarney gives advice to a parent who is having trouble accepting that her child is truly trans.

Gender, Dear MKIG, Gender, TransgenderGrace MangerSeptember 29, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Gender expression, trans*, transgender

Talking About Trans Folks and Bathrooms

Ways to talk to your fellow teachers about allowing trans students to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.

Weddings, Kids, and Tradition

Is it possible to support your child's sexuality while also not wanting them to get married and have children? Alyse Knorr dives in.

Dear MKIG, PartnerstheparensprojectAugust 31, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Marriage, Weddings