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Tengo Miedo de Permitir que Mi Hijo Vaya al Orgullo
Tengo Miedo de Permitir que Mi Hijo Vaya al Orgullo

Después de los eventos que pasaron en Orlando, un padre no quiere que su hijo vaya a los eventos del Orgullo.

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En EspañoltheparensprojectJuly 22, 2016
I Think My Daughter Is Too Public About Her Sexuality
I Think My Daughter Is Too Public About Her Sexuality

Pretty much everyone shares some part of themselves on social media these days, but one parent is concerned about her daughter posting photos of her and her girlfriend together online.

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Dear MKIG, Telling OtherstheparensprojectJuly 21, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay
Gay Men and Body Image
Gay Men and Body Image

Body image and disordered eating are, unfortunately, incredibly common in queer and trans communities, even though very few people are actually talking about it.

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Dear MKIG, Mental HealththeparensprojectJuly 19, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Body Image
Defining: Queer
Defining: Queer

Many people have reclaimed the word "queer" as a positive way to describe themselves. What does the word mean?

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Defining SeriestheparensprojectJuly 14, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Defining, Pansexuality
Four Things We Need From Our Parents After June 2016: Urgent Allyship
Four Things We Need From Our Parents After June 2016: Urgent Allyship

June 2016 was a tough month for many of us in the LGBTQIA community. Here are some ways you can be an ally during a time when many of us are feeling sad, afraid, and alone.

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ListstheparensprojectJuly 12, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Activism, Advice, Intersectionality
"Queer" Is a Coming Out Guide That Every Young Person Deserves to Have
"Queer" Is a Coming Out Guide That Every Young Person Deserves to Have

"Queer: The Ultimate LGBT Guide for Teens" is an honest and approachable resource for any teen coming out as LGBTQIA, including yours.

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Books, Books + TVtheparensprojectJuly 5, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Book review, Coming Out
I'm Afraid to Let My Child Go to Pride
I'm Afraid to Let My Child Go to Pride

After the attacks in Orlando, you may be feeling nervous about letting your child go to Pride or other LGBTQIA-centered events. Amanda is here to tell you it is ok to be scared, but those spaces are still immensely important.

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Dear MKIGtheparensprojectJune 29, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Pride
Supporting Transgender Children in Youth Sports
Supporting Transgender Children in Youth Sports

Chris Mosier, founder of TransAthlete.com, gives parents practical and supportive advice on what to do when you're trans child isn't allowed to play on a gender-affirming sports team.

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Gender, School + Work, Young Children, Athletics, Gender, TransgendertheparensprojectJune 21, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Sports, trans*, transgender
Defining: Non-Binary
Defining: Non-Binary

Our next installment of our "Defining" series tackles non-binary gender identities!

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Defining Series, Gender, Non-Binary, TerminologytheparensprojectJune 16, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, nonbinary, trans*, transgender
Why Do People March in Pride Parades?
Why Do People March in Pride Parades?

June is Pride month, and there is still a lot of confusion about why Pride parades are so important for the LGBTQIA community. Alyse Knorr breaks it down for us.

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Dear MKIGtheparensprojectJune 14, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Pride
Dealing With Homophobic Co-Workers
Dealing With Homophobic Co-Workers

Coming out as the parent of an LGBTQIA person can be hard, especially if you're unsure about how others will react. Karen Thompson gives advice on dealing with coming out to homophobic co-workers.

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School + Work, Dear MKIG, Telling Others, The WorkplacetheparensprojectJune 7, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out
5 Tips For Talking To Your LGBTQ Child About Sexual Health
5 Tips For Talking To Your LGBTQ Child About Sexual Health

Talking to your child about safer sex practices can always be a tough conversation to have, but especially if you have to have the conversation as your child is coming into an LGBTQ identity at the same time. Ellen Kate has five tips to help you through it.

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Sex, Young Children, Lists, Safer Sex, Talking to Young KidstheparensprojectJune 1, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Sex
Defining: Cisgender
Defining: Cisgender

More and more people are using the term "cisgender" when talking about gender identities, but what does the word actually mean? Check out this installment of our "Defining" series to find out.

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Defining Series, Gender, TerminologytheparensprojectMay 31, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Defining
Should I Worry About My Gay Son in the Military?
Should I Worry About My Gay Son in the Military?

A mother is concerned when her son—who is actively serving in the U.S. military—comes out to her. Kai River Blevins, who also served, gives some important advice on supporting her son through his process, while teaching us all how the military has changed since the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

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School + Work, Dear MKIG, The WorkplacetheparensprojectMay 25, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay
Defining: Transgender
Defining: Transgender

Welcome to another installment of our Defining series! Today we're tackling what it mean to be transgender.

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Defining Series, Gender, Terminology, TransgendertheparensprojectMay 19, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, Pronouns, trans*, transgender
Why "What Makes A Baby" Is Important for Any and All Children
Why "What Makes A Baby" Is Important for Any and All Children

"What Makes A Baby," a children's book by Cory Silverberg, is a fantastic addition to the way we teach young children about reproduction in a way that is inclusive of all genders, orientations, and abilities.

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Sex, Young Children, Books, Books + TV, MediatheparensprojectMay 17, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Book review
Is 13 Years Old Too Young to Come Out?
Is 13 Years Old Too Young to Come Out?

A parent is concerned after their 13-year-old daughter wrote that she is bisexual in her Instagram bio. Is 13 too young to come out on social media?

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Young Children, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, MediatheparensprojectMay 12, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out
5 Ways to Support Your Kid Through Their First Queer Breakup
5 Ways to Support Your Kid Through Their First Queer Breakup

As a parent, how can you best support your child through their first break-up as an out LGBTQ person? Break-ups are hard for anyone, but we have some ideas to help you and your child through it.

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FAQs, ListstheparensprojectMay 6, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Dating
Why Is My Daughter Gay?
Why Is My Daughter Gay?

One parent is trying to pinpoint the exact reason behind their daughter being gay, but, according to Alyse Knorr, nothing is ever that simple.

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FAQs, Coming Out, Dear MKIGtheparensprojectMay 4, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice
Book Review: "A Is For Activist"
Book Review: "A Is For Activist"

"A Is For Activist," a children's book by Innosanto Nagara, shows what it means to be an activist, and deserves to be on every child's bookshelf.

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Young Children, Books, Books + TV, MediatheparensprojectApril 29, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Book review
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