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How I Knew My Child Was Transgender


My toddler came out as trans at age 4. He's so much happier now.

"We're having a little girl!" I shouted. Fast-forward a couple of years, and my now toddler is letting me know that he is, in fact, a boy. At ...

How to Emotionally Process Your Child Coming Out as Trans

When your child comes out to you as trans, you may find yourself very surprised. You might feel overwhelmed, angry, or disappointed. These are ...

He Doesn't Know It, But My Trans Kid Is My Greatest Teacher

My trans kid is my greatest teacher. On the path to understanding, writer Angela Day realized just how much she had to learn.

How to know if your child is transgender: What experts say - AP News

Though there are no set rules, Ehrensaft says some early signals can provide information about whether a child is transgender. They include: — ...

What parents should know about transgender kids - ParentsTogether

Trans kids don't always conform to stereotypical behavior for their gender. Many trans boys enjoyed playing with dolls as little kids, for ...

How To Know If Your Kid Is Transgender | Planned Parenthood Video

Do you think your son or daughter may be transgender? Learn how to listen to your child, be there for them, and show them that they are ...

When did you know your child was trans? - DC Urban Moms and Dads

When my son was around 4 he liked princesses and dress up and watched Frozen a lot, and would pretend to be Anna. He also had mostly female ...

Parenting My Transgender Child: From Loss to Acceptance - PMC

At age 11, my child Neo told me he was a boy and not a girl, as assigned at birth. Despite my training as a child and adolescent psychiatrist, ...

Did you know you were trans / non-binary in your childhood?

So, my dad yesterday said to me that he doesn't think I'm a boy because during my childhood I didn't show any "transgender signs", ...

My Child Is Trans—How Can I Support Them Without Messing Up?

While many parents expect their children to discover their true gender expression after adulthood, research studies show that a child's ...

How many of us "knew" as kids? Who showed signs?

... know while so many of my transgender brothers and sisters did. I mean, how clueless does one have to be not to know one's own gender? Don't worry, I didn't ...

What I Wish People Knew About Raising A Trans Child -

You have NO IDEA of the worry, fear and heartbreak that goes hand in hand with raising a trans child. You have NO IDEA of what the right way to handle things is ...

Both Our Kids Knew They Were Trans Age 4 & 7 - YouTube

Both Our Kids Knew They Were Trans Age 4 & 7 | MY EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY · Comments692.

How did your child tell you they were transgender? - Quora

Another reason of not telling anybody was probably that I didn't know any terminology for it. The older I got the more I tried to ignore it away ...

Both Our Kids Knew They Were Trans Age 4 & 7 - Facebook

My Daughter Knew She Wanted To Transition At 3. 2 days ago · 18K ... their transgender child. The high amount of suicide that occur ...

How Do I Tell My Child Their Cousin Is Transgender? - -just.plain.beth-

The best way to tell a child someone they love is transgender is to use simple, age-appropriate language and terms that will be easy for them to understand.

The Truth About Parenting a Transgender-Identifying Child

What is it like to have your child come home and announce they are now the opposite sex? Or to learn that he or she has changed their name ...

Tips from a Therapist and Mother on Parenting a Transgender Teen

This is the time when you need to follow your child's lead. They are the expert in defining their identity, and they typically know much more ...

Introducing Trans Son - Steven Petrow

On one level, the simplest answer is this: Ask your child directly. But I understand why you might not want to, thinking, “Gee, I should know this.” The rule of ...

How to teach your kid what transgender means - Today's Parent

It's important to know that transgender children, and often non-binary teens, typically only change their gender expression, name, and pronouns ...