Today, a parent is struggling with the stares and looks of confusion strangers give their trans daughter because she doesn't "pass." In this very important piece, Karen Thompson talks about passing privilege and supporting your child despite other people's disapproval.
Read MoreToday, Grace Manger gives advice to a parent whose daughter wants to cut her hair short. The parent is concerned that either a) this is her daughter's way of coming out or b) people will think she is a lesbian because of her haircut. What to do at the hair salon?
Read MoreComing out is a process for everyone involved, and it can be difficult to admit when you're struggling to support someone you love. Karen Thompson gives advice to a mom whose older daughter seems to be embarrassed to be seen with her younger trans sister in public.
Read MoreVanessa Fabbre is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. We recently had a chance to talk to her about her photography and interview project, To Survive on This Shore, which discusses growing older and coming out as trans later in life.
Read MoreIt can be hard not to worry about what others say or think about our children or the way we are choosing to raise them. Loni Jorgenson offers some advice for avoiding becoming overwhelmed by offensive remarks.
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 MoreHow can you be supportive to a trans child in your less-than-accepting extended family without stepping on their parents' toes?
Read MoreMarsha Aizumi talks about her journey from sadness, shame and fear to unconditional love and acceptance as a mother of a transgender son.
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 MoreTransgender teen Leelah Alcorn took her own life late in December, leaving behind a note pleading for progress in society. My Kid Is Gay contributor Liam Lowery reflects on his own transition, relationship with his late mother, and the need for resources to help parents understand their transgender children.
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 MoreJulie Tarney gives tips for navigating gender-neutral holiday gift giving!
Read MoreCornelia offers suggestions to a parent who is struggling to understand and transition to using they/them pronouns.
Read MoreWe all have culture, both inside of us and around us. Today, Laurin Mayeno reflects on the cultural barriers that caused her fear and shame when her gender-creative, gay son was growing up.
Read MoreMarilyn McLean discusses what personal changes those in parenting and mentoring roles can make, and what actions they can take to support youth in creating a world that they want to live in.
Read MoreKaren Thompson draws on personal experience to give advice to a parent who wants to understand their child's gender identity versus their sexuality.
Read MoreAt four years old, Debi Jackson's child said, “Mom, you think I’m a boy. But don’t you know I’m really a girl?" We had the chance to talk with her about the challenges of raising a transgender child in a conservative, religious community.
Read MoreCandace Waldron, MDiv offers insight to parents who anticipate that their young transgender son's gender will be much more of an issue when he hits puberty, and wonder when they should consider starting hormone suppressants.
Read MoreA grandmother-to-be is supportive of her son and his partner, but wonders how the lack of a mother figure in the household could affect their child's upbringing. Brent Almond of Designer Daddy weighs in.
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