Meet The Whittington Family

Watch: No better day than #LGBTQFamilies Day to share the incredibly beautiful story of Ryland Whittington, a 6-year-old transgender boy, and his family.

Young Children, Bullying, College Bound, For Teachers, Students + Teachers

Heading Back to School? We Are Here to Help!

Young Children, Bullying, College Bound, For Teachers, Students + Teachers

Heading back to school can be stressful for LGBTQIA young people—and their parents! We’ve compiled past advice and resources to help you have a happy and safe school year.

Young Children, Bullying, College Bound, For Teachers, Students + Teachers

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Telling Others, Religion, Gender

How Do I Talk to My Christian Parents About My Kid’s Gender Exploration?

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Telling Others, Religion, Gender

My kid is exploring their gender and asked me to tell my super Christian parents about it. Should I wait until my kid has settled on an identity that fits them?

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Telling Others, Religion, Gender

Young Children, Transitioning, Gender

What Is Gender Therapy, and How Do I Find a Good Therapist for My Kid?

Young Children, Transitioning, Gender

Gender therapy can be really helpful for many trans and non-binary people. Here's what you need to know as a parent!

Young Children, Transitioning, Gender

Young Children, Books, Books + TV, Media

"Pride" Tells the History of the Rainbow Flag, But Needs Some Other Books to Prop It Up

Young Children, Books, Books + TV, Media

This new children's book is the first of its kind to explain the history of the rainbow Pride flag. I just wish it showed what our community really looks like.

Young Children, Books, Books + TV, Media

Personal Stories, Young Children, Coming Out, Students + Teachers

My Gay Kid Is Lucky... But He Shouldn’t Have to Be

Personal Stories, Young Children, Coming Out, Students + Teachers

"My son is just a kid. He should be able to go to any school in our area and know that his school will protect him from hate. But that’s not where we live."

Personal Stories, Young Children, Coming Out, Students + Teachers

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Pronouns, Talking to Young Kids, Terminology

Here’s How to Explain Gender Identity and Expression to Kids

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Pronouns, Talking to Young Kids, Terminology

How can I teach my kids that a person's appearance does not tell you anything about their gender or pronouns?

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Pronouns, Talking to Young Kids, Terminology

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Gender, Gender, Transgender

My Trans Kid's Grandma Is Transphobic

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Gender, Gender, Transgender

Here’s some hard talking advice. It’s not fun. It’s not pretty.

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Gender, Gender, Transgender

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Non-Binary

Should I Indulge My Young, Gender Nonconforming Son’s Interest in Middle Eastern Dance?

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Non-Binary

My gender nonconforming son has found a new hobby, but will people think it's inappropriate for a 9-year-old?

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Non-Binary

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Holidays, Partners, Talking to Young Kids, Telling Others

Nervous About a New Years Kiss

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Holidays, Partners, Talking to Young Kids, Telling Others

My daughter and her girlfriend will be at our New Years Eve party this year, and I'm not so sure about seeing them kiss at midnight. Can I ask her not to?

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Holidays, Partners, Talking to Young Kids, Telling Others

Young Children, Books, Books + TV, Expression, Media, Gender

We Need More Books Like "Made by Raffi"

Young Children, Books, Books + TV, Expression, Media, Gender

This book shows kids and adults alike that there's nothing strange about a boy who likes to knit!

Young Children, Books, Books + TV, Expression, Media, Gender

Young Children, Video, GendertheparensprojectJune 2, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Video, trans*