All Articles — My Kid is Gay

Can I Ask My Son If He Wants to See a Therapist?

Therapy can be a touchy subject. Here are some ways to bring up the topic in a loving way with your child.

Dear MKIG, Mental HealthGrace MangerNovember 3, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Mental Health

My Son Wants to Be a Princess for Halloween!

This year, your son wants to go trick-or-treating as a princess. How do you prepare for the potential push-back from other parents?

5 Ways You Can Support Trans Students at School

We can all work to make schools safer and more accepting for trans students.

Is My Kid Trans Because of Peer Pressure?

Lance Hicks talks coming out, trans identities, and the complexities of peer pressure.

Gender, Dear MKIG, Gender, Peers, TransgenderGrace MangerOctober 18, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, trans*, transgender

Coming Out in Baby Steps

"That’s the moment I decided to stop lying, to stop hiding. That’s when I stopped caring what people thought. That’s when I stepped out of the open door of the closet I had trapped myself in for too long. "

Personal Stories, Coming Out StoriesGrace MangerOctober 14, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

How I Boogied My Way Out of the Closet Even When I Wasn’t Totally Sure What Was Happening

Sometimes, coming out to yourself is the hardest part.

Personal Stories, Coming Out Stories, Coming OutGrace MangerOctober 13, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

When Coming Out Doesn't Go As Planned

Some of us may plan exactly how we are going to come out to those closest to us, but things don't always go exactly as planned.

Personal Stories, Coming Out Stories, Coming OutGrace MangerOctober 12, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

My Trans Son Still Likes Girly Things

Julie Tarney gives advice to a parent who is having trouble accepting that her child is truly trans.

Gender, Dear MKIG, Gender, TransgenderGrace MangerSeptember 29, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Gender expression, trans*, transgender

Talking About Trans Folks and Bathrooms

Ways to talk to your fellow teachers about allowing trans students to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.

Celebrating, Coming Out, and Mourning at Outback Steakhouse

A beautiful story written by our very own Liam Lowery as a part of a series on eater.com.

Gender, Personal Stories, Coming Out StoriesGrace MangerSeptember 17, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, trans*, transgender

Defining: Pride

What Pride means, what you can expect at a Pride celebration, and more.

Defining SeriesGrace MangerSeptember 14, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Defining, Pride

How to Find an LGBTQIA-Inclusive Therapist

Finding a therapist you connect with can be a long but worthwhile process. Here are five tips to help you through it.

Lists, Mental HealthGrace MangerSeptember 12, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Mental Health

Weddings, Kids, and Tradition

Is it possible to support your child's sexuality while also not wanting them to get married and have children? Alyse Knorr dives in.

Dear MKIG, PartnerstheparensprojectAugust 31, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Marriage, Weddings

Defining: Questioning

This installment of "Defining" tackles Questioning—what it means, and why you should consider it a valid identity for anyone.

Defining SeriestheparensprojectAugust 25, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, Questioning, sexuality

You And Your Kids Should Watch "Steven Universe." Here's Why.

Representation matters, and we love seeing queer media for kids on mainstream television channels. Here's why both you and your kids can benefit from watching "Steven Universe."

Young Children, Books + TV, Media, Television + MoviestheparensprojectAugust 19, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Media

When I Came Out the Third Time

A heartwarming story about a Mormon brother learning to accept his non-binary and queer sibling.

Gender, Personal Stories, Coming Out StoriestheparensprojectAugust 16, 2016Advice, Coming Out, Siblings, nonbinary

Five Things to Know About Gender and Body Dysphoria

Helping your child through experiences of body dysphoria can be really challenging. Here are five things to keep in mind.

Five Things Not to Say When Your Kid Comes Out As Bisexual

Coming out as bisexual is hard, especially because so many of us have false ideas about what bisexuality is. Here are some ways to help you be truly accepting of your child's bisexuality.

FAQs, ListstheparensprojectAugust 4, 2016#my kid is gay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Coming Out, Pansexuality

My Daughter Came Out And My Sister Has Been Silent

Adult sibling relationships can be complicated, especially when your daughter comes out and your sister is silent on the subject. What to do?

Five Questions You Should Never Ask Your LGBTQ Child (And One That You Definitely Should!)

It's ok to ask questions, just make sure they come from a good place.

FAQs, ListstheparensprojectJuly 27, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Coming Out