Linda Ulanoff talks about mourning the loss of the vision she had for herself as the mother of a daughter, telling others, reaching acceptance, and growing closer to her child through the coming out process.
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Renee Zalles talks about choosing words wisely, and boosting rather than harming your LGBTQ child's confidence.
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Cornelia 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.
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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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Khalid El Khatib reflects on some of the "firsts" in his life, and how they've defined much of his personal narrative.
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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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Five years have passed since Jacquelyn Delcamp came out to her parents. Find out how acknowledging the things they all shoved under the rug for so long has helped her to shed her feelings of shame and fear, despite conflicting beliefs.
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Though many find a degree of freedom and acceptance in China’s big, booming cities, some struggle to discuss their gender and sexual identities with their parents — a fact that prompted the Chinese branch of PFLAG to make a short film about the issue.
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When 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.
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Your 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.
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How can you be supportive to a trans child in your less-than-accepting extended family without stepping on their parents' toes?
Read MoreKristin and Dannielle share their personal stories about when and how they came out, who they came out to, what they feared and more.
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Marsha Aizumi talks about her journey from sadness, shame and fear to unconditional love and acceptance as a mother of a transgender son.
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Camille of Gaywrites sits down with her mom to talk about coming out and our book, and it is adorable.
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Karen 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.
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What 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.
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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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What 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!
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We recently had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Michael LaSala, an associate professor at the School of Social Work at Rutgers University and a practicing psychotherapist. In this installment, Dr. LaSala talks about issues of religion and sexuality, and provides advice for parents looking to integrate their religious beliefs with the love they have for their LGBT child.
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