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Coming Out as a Jehovah's Witness
Coming Out as a Jehovah's Witness

Mel's Story: Youth writer Mel Mendoza tells the story of coming out while part of the Jehovah's Witness community.

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Religion, Personal Stories, Coming Out StoriestheparensprojectMay 13, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Religion
Coming Out on Facebook
Coming Out on Facebook

Dannielle & Kristin, founders of The Parents Project, answer a parent's question about her child's decision to come out on Facebook.

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Books + TV, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Internet + Social MediatheparensprojectMay 12, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Employment, Media
Middle School Struggles
Middle School Struggles

Watch: Laurin Mayeno, founder of Out Proud Families, shares her experience with her son during his middle school and high school years, before and after he came out as gay.

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School + Work, Personal Stories, Bullying, Coming Out StoriestheparensprojectMay 10, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Video, teachers
Parent Advice: Sibling Differences
Parent Advice: Sibling Differences

Amelia answers a question about handling a perceived sexuality difference between twin boys.

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Young Children, Coming Out, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectMay 8, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice
A Kid's Perspective: Mark's Story
A Kid's Perspective: Mark's Story

Mark shares his story of coming out to his Italian mother.

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Sex, Personal Stories, Coming Out StoriestheparensprojectMay 6, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Sex
Being A Supportive Parent
Being A Supportive Parent

Watch: Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo, co-founders of My Kid Is Gay, answer the question, "My kid just came out... How can I support them?" {Subtítulos en Español}

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FAQs, En Español, Coming Out, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectMay 5, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Video
Why Won't My Daughter Talk to Me About Girls She Likes?
Why Won't My Daughter Talk to Me About Girls She Likes?

Dannielle Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo, co-founders of My Kid Is Gay, answer advice for a parent who wants to help her daughter feel more comfortable in having conversations about relationships, crushes, and all else!

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Dear MKIG, PartnerstheparensprojectMay 1, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Dating
Las conversaciones agradables
Las conversaciones agradables

“Mi hija declaró su sexualidad y tuvimos una conversación excelente. Ella sabe que la quiero y estamos de acuerdo. Sin embargo, ella se niega a hablar conmigo sobre las chicas que a ella le gustan. Quiero que se sienta agradable en compartir su vida conmigo… ¿cómo lo manejo?"

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En EspañoltheparensprojectMay 1, 2014En Español
Unconditional Love: One Dad's Story
Unconditional Love: One Dad's Story

Robert shares his story about when his daughter, Emma, came out to him.

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Personal Stories, Coming Out StoriestheparensprojectApril 30, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Coming Out
How to Start Using New Pronouns for Your Kid
How to Start Using New Pronouns for Your Kid

Youth Writer Liam Lowery gives advice on what parents should do when their child asks them to use different pronouns or a different name then they were assigned at birth.

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Dear MKIG, Pronouns, GendertheparensprojectApril 27, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Pronouns, trans*, transgender
I Think It's Just a Phase
I Think It's Just a Phase

Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo, co-founders of My Kid Is Gay, answer the question, "My daughter came out to me, but I think it's just a phase." {Subtítulos en Español}

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FAQs, En Español, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, VideotheparensprojectApril 25, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Video
Parent Advice: Talking to Young Children
Parent Advice: Talking to Young Children

Mom, Writer, and LGBTQ youth ally Julie Tarney gives advice to a parent concerned about properly addressing issues of sexuality and gender with young children.

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Young Children, Dear MKIG, Talking to Young KidstheparensprojectApril 24, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, teachers
Forced to Wear a Dress to Prom
Forced to Wear a Dress to Prom

Youth Writer Linda Sankat gives advice to a young person whose parent wants them to wear a dress to prom.

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School + Work, Dear MKIG, Expression, GendertheparensprojectApril 23, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Gender expression, nonbinary
Having 'The Talk'
Having 'The Talk'

LaShay Harvey, M.Ed. gives pointers on discussing safe sex with your child.

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FAQs, Sex, Safer SextheparensprojectApril 21, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Sex
Expert Advice: Accepting Congregations
Expert Advice: Accepting Congregations

NYTimes Best Selling Author Suzanne Brockman answers advice for a parent seeking to reconcile their support for their child with the views of their religious congregation.

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Religion, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectApril 21, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Christianity, Religion
Defining the Gender Binary
Defining the Gender Binary

Lauren Lubin, creator of the movement We Exist, sits down with Kristin Russo (co-founder of My Kid Is Gay) to explain the term "gender binary." {Subtítulos en Español}

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En Español, Dear MKIG, Terminology, Video, GendertheparensprojectApril 19, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Video, nonbinary, trans*, transgender
Expert Advice: Celibacy & Religion
Expert Advice: Celibacy & Religion

Broderick Greer, Masters of Divinity student, addresses an advice question from a religious parent who would like their gay child to remain celibate.

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Sex, Religion, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectApril 17, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Christianity, Religion, Sex
When do I tell friends & family?
When do I tell friends & family?

Dannielle & Kristin discuss a parent's role in telling others about their child's sexuality or gender identity.

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FAQs, Dear MKIG, Telling OtherstheparensprojectApril 17, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice
¿Cuándo debería hablar con mi familia y mis amigos?
¿Cuándo debería hablar con mi familia y mis amigos?

“Mi hija nos declaró su bisexualidad a mi esposo y yo hace unas semanas. Le queremos y le apoyamos, pero no sabemos hablar con nuestros amigos y con nuestra familia. ¿Hay una manera o un momento correcto para tener esa conversación con los demás?"

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En EspañoltheparensprojectApril 17, 2014En Español
Why Didn't He Tell Me Sooner?
Why Didn't He Tell Me Sooner?

Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo, co-founders of My Kid Is Gay, answer the question, "Why did my son wait so long to tell me that he was gay?" {Subtítulos en Español}

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FAQs, En Español, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, VideotheparensprojectApril 16, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Video
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