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Resource Roundup: For Teachers Looking to Learn About the LGBTQ Community

A long list of helpful resources—both here at My Kid Is Gay and beyond—to help teachers everywhere learn about the LGBTQ community and how to create classrooms that are inclusive of LGBTQ identities.

Gender, School + Work, Books, Books + TV, Dear MKIG, For Teachers, Lists, TerminologyGrace MangerNovember 16, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, teachers

Defining: Ally

Every one of us has the opportunity to be an ally to someone in the fight for equality.

Defining SeriesGrace MangerNovember 14, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining

Reconciliando el Amor por su Hijo Transgénero con su Cristianismo

Mi madre piensa que ser transgénero es un pecado. ¿Me podría decir de algunos recursos para ayudarla a entenderme mejor a mi y a nuestra fe?

En EspañolGrace MangerNovember 11, 2017

Contributor Roundtable: One Year Since the Election

It's been one year since Trump was elected, so we're taking some time to reflect on what we have learned and achieved in the last year, while looking forward to the future.

Personal StoriesGrace MangerNovember 8, 2017

Are Dating Apps Safe?

My gay son is thinking about using a dating app—but are they safe for LGBTQ people?

Books + TV, Dear MKIG, Internet + Social Media, PartnersGrace MangerNovember 7, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Dating

Adjusting to Your Kid Using They/Them Pronouns

My child just started using they/them pronouns, but so far they just don't seem that DIFFERENT to me. Am I missing something?

Is It So Wrong I Hope She Ends Up with a Man?

My daughter is bisexual, but something in my heart still hopes she marries a man someday.

Dear MKIG, PartnersGrace MangerOctober 31, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Dating, Marriage, Pansexuality

Defining: Transphobia

Transphobia is the hatred of transgender people—but it's not always easy to spot in our culture.

Defining: Homophobia

What does it mean to be homophobic, and how does homophobia affect the LGBTQ person in your life?

Defining SeriesGrace MangerOctober 24, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, sexuality

Getting Your Kids Involved in Activism

The horrors of Trump have made me want to get my kids more involved in activism. But is talking about Trump age-appropriate?

What to Do if Your Child Is Outed

My son accidentally outed his brother and feels HORRIBLE! What should I do with this information?

Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerOctober 17, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Siblings

When Is a Good Time to Start a Medical Transition?

My young trans son wants to start hormones, and I don't know what to do.

Lidiando con Compañeros de Trabajo Homofóbicos

Mis colegas dicen cosas muy homofóbicas a mi alrededor y me molesta mucho, pero no me siento con ganas de declararles que soy padre de un niño LGBTQIA.

En EspañolGrace MangerOctober 7, 2017

Does Worrying About My Gender Nonconforming Son Make Me a Bad Mom?

My gender nonconforming son tends to push boundaries when it comes to clothes, makeup, and hair.

I Think My Son Is in an Abusive Relationship

I'm worried my son's boyfriend is being abusive...What should I do?

Dear MKIG, PartnersGrace MangerOctober 3, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Dating, Sexual violence

Interviewing Irwin Krieger on Counseling Transgender and Nonbinary Youth

A conversation with Irwin Krieger, LCSW, about what transgender and nonbinary youth need in terms of counseling and parental support.

Defining: Intersectionality

Thinking intersectionally is absolutely necessary if we want to live in a more just world. Here's how!

Defining SeriesGrace MangerSeptember 26, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Activism, Advice, Defining, Intersectionality, Privilege

My Daughter Came Out and Now Is Distancing Herself from Our Family

My daughter came out as asexual, and have been distancing herself from her family because she never felt validated growing up. How do I make amends?

Asexuality, Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerSeptember 18, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Asexuality, Coming Out

(Por lo Menos) 5 Maneras Para Demostrar tu Apoyo por la Comunidad LGBT Durante Trump

Estos son unos días oscuros y a veces se siente como si todos los días hay una batalla nueva por luchar.

En EspañolGrace MangerSeptember 16, 2017

Defining: Gender Dysphoria

Many transgender and nonbinary people experience some kind of gender dysphoria. This Defining piece breaks down the different types of gender dysphoria.

Defining SeriesGrace MangerSeptember 12, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, Gender expression, nonbinary, trans*, transgender