All Articles — My Kid is Gay

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

Interviewing Michelle Badillo from Netflix’s One Day at a Time: Part 1

We were honored to sit down with Michelle Badillo, a queer TV writer from Netflix's new show "One Day at a Time," to talk about coming out, LGBTQ representation, and more.

Books + TV, Television + MoviesGrace MangerMarch 20, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Interview

7 Questions to Ask Your Trans Kid's School

As a parent of a trans kid, there are things you can do to plan ahead and ensure they are safe at school.

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

Defining: Gay

"Gay" may seem like a simple word to define. Turns out, it's a little more complicated than what you may think.

Defining SeriesGrace MangerDecember 28, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Defining, sexuality

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

¿La Autoestima y La Sexualidad?

Mi hija tiene problemas con su autoestima. ¿Estos problemas causaron su sexualidad?

En EspañolGrace MangerDecember 19, 2016

Defining: Privilege

What is "privilege," and what do you do when you have it?

Defining SeriesGrace MangerDecember 15, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Activism, Advice, Defining, Intersectionality, Privilege

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

Book Review: "Lily and Dunkin" By Donna Gephart

"Lily and Dunkin" by Donna Gephart is a YA novel that focuses on two pre-teens: a transgender girl and a cisgender boy with bipolar disorder.

Defining: They/Them Pronouns

What does it mean when someone uses they/them pronouns?

5 Things Not to Say to Your LGBTQ Child at Thanksgiving Dinner

Don't ask them if they have "changed their mind" about their identity.

Holidays, ListsGrace MangerNovember 23, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Holidays

Supporting Your Child During a Post-Election Holiday Season

The holiday season can be tricky to navigate, and especially so now that post-election tensions are running high. Here are some important ways that you can keep your kid feeling supported!

Holidays, ListsGrace MangerNovember 21, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family, Holidays