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Our Journey: A Father's Coming Out Story
Our Journey: A Father's Coming Out Story

A powerful story of a son coming out to his father, and his father doing everything he can to ask for help and support during his own process.

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Personal Stories, Coming Out StoriestheparensprojectApril 27, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out
Defining: Gender
Defining: Gender

Today we tackle TWO big terms: cisgender and transgender. As always, we unpack them step by step to define, explain, and debunk myths around these two gender identities.

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Defining Series, Gender, Terminology, TransgendertheparensprojectApril 22, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, Pronouns, trans*, transgender
I'm Second-Guessing Everything!
I'm Second-Guessing Everything!

Resources for parents of LGBTQ young people.

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Coming Out, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectApril 8, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out
Defining: Intersex
Defining: Intersex

What does it mean to identify as intersex? Georgiann Davis breaks it down in our next installment of our "Defining" series.

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Defining Series, Gender, TerminologytheparensprojectApril 6, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Defining, Intersex
When He Thinks Being Gay Is Being A "Sissy"
When He Thinks Being Gay Is Being A "Sissy"

A mother suspects her son might be gay, and her husband thinks being gay is being a sissy. Julie Tarney offers some great advice on how to navigate this tricky situation.

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Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Telling OtherstheparensprojectMarch 31, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bullying
Eight Great Gospel Selections for LGBTQ People and Their Families
Eight Great Gospel Selections for LGBTQ People and Their Families

Easter is coming up, and it's a holiday that is all about new beginnings and fresh starts. Here are 8 gospel verses to help you do just that with your LGBTQIA loved one.

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Religion, ListstheparensprojectMarch 24, 2016Religion
Eating Disorders And Coming Out
Eating Disorders And Coming Out

Is there a relationship between having an eating disorder and being LGBTQA? Let's dive in and explore!

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Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Mental HealththeparensprojectMarch 22, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Mental Health
8 Ways To React When Your Child Comes Out As Trans
8 Ways To React When Your Child Comes Out As Trans

Your child just came out as trans, and now you don't know what to do or say or how to act. Don't worry! We have 8 things to keep in mind.

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Gender, Lists, TransgendertheparensprojectMarch 19, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, trans*, transgender
My Daughter Has Become a Militant Feminist
My Daughter Has Become a Militant Feminist

After coming out, my daughter has become a militant liberal feminist who refuses to hear any opinion but her own. What do I do?

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Dear MKIGtheparensprojectMarch 10, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out
10 Reasons Why You Need to Read "Sex Is a Funny Word"
10 Reasons Why You Need to Read "Sex Is a Funny Word"

"Sex Is A Funny Word," a children's book written and illustrated by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth, is nothing short but revolutionary. Here are 10 reasons why it should be on your bookshelf as soon as possible.

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Sex, Gender, Young Children, Books, Books + TV, Lists, MediatheparensprojectMarch 8, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Book review
Did She Take My Surprise as Disapproval?
Did She Take My Surprise as Disapproval?

My child came out as trans. I feel guilty for my initial reaction and I want to be supportive moving forward. Help!

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Gender, Coming Out, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectMarch 3, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, nonbinary, trans*
Explaining the Gender Binary to Young Children
Explaining the Gender Binary to Young Children

The gender binary is really complicated, but I want my young child to know about non-binary gender identities. How do I explain it in a way they can understand?

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Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Gender, Non-Binary, Talking to Young KidstheparensprojectMarch 1, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, nonbinary
Advice Vlog: My Daughter Wears Short Skirts
Advice Vlog: My Daughter Wears Short Skirts
Dear MKIG, VideotheparensprojectFebruary 26, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Video
Reconciling Your Love for Your Trans Child with Your Christianity
Reconciling Your Love for Your Trans Child with Your Christianity

In a very important piece, Father Shannon T.L. Kearns writes a powerful letter to a parent who fears she is helping send her child to hell by acknowledging their trans identity.

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Gender, Religion, Dear MKIG, Gender, TransgendertheparensprojectFebruary 23, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Christianity, Religion, trans*, transgender
Sexual Assault and Asexuality
Sexual Assault and Asexuality

Is there a cause-and-effect relationship between being sexually assaulted and identifying as asexual? Rachel Halder takes on this tough question.

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Sex, Asexuality, Dear MKIG, Mental HealththeparensprojectFebruary 18, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Asexuality, Mental Health, Sexual violence
Finding an LGBTQIA Role Model for You Child
Finding an LGBTQIA Role Model for You Child

It can be really helpful for young people coming into their own LGBTQIA identity to have someone older than them as a role model. But how do you go about finding that important person for your child?

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Young Children, Dear MKIG, PeerstheparensprojectFebruary 16, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice
Talking to Your Pastor About Leaving His Unaccepting Church
Talking to Your Pastor About Leaving His Unaccepting Church

You decided to leave your unfriendly-to-LGBTQIA-folks church after your daughter came out, but now your pastor wants to know why you left. How do you navigate that conversation while also protecting your daughter's privacy?

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Religion, Dear MKIG, Telling OtherstheparensprojectFebruary 9, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Christianity, Coming Out, Religion
Defining: Bisexuality
Defining: Bisexuality

Bisexuality is a complex topic, with a lot of myths surrounding it. Let's unpack it a bit more!

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Defining SeriestheparensprojectFebruary 4, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Defining, Pansexuality, sexuality
Book Review: "George" by Alex Gino
Book Review: "George" by Alex Gino

New children's book "George," written by Alex Gino, has received widespread praise for its important role in increasing visibility of trans identities in children's media. Here is our review of "George" to add to the celebration of this important story.

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Young Children, Books, Books + TV, Media, GendertheparensprojectFebruary 2, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Book review, Bullying, Coming Out, trans*, transgender
How to Foster Safe, Healthy, and Productive Dialogue in the Classroom
How to Foster Safe, Healthy, and Productive Dialogue in the Classroom

College is a time to learn about new things and experience new perspectives. But as an educator, what are some ways you can foster learning around LGBTQIA issues in a respectful and appropriate ways?

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School + Work, Dear MKIG, For TeacherstheparensprojectJanuary 27, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice
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