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How to Get Through the School Year as a Trans Parent - HuffPost

Because of this, I've always dreaded my child becoming old enough to go to school. Around the country, schools have been unfair, even cruel, to ...

Parents, keep listening to your gut—not the gender therapist

But not every trans person's experience is the same, because nobody is the same. So while your child may not exhibit the “usual” signs at a very ...

High School Could Have Been Hell for My Transgender Son. Don't ...

This piece was originally published on USA Today. When I gave birth to my first baby, the doctor said, “It's a girl!” Before I even knew my ...

Surrender Your Child Back to God | Transgender To Transformed

The answer to our prayer itself is not our hope, Jesus Christ alone is our hope. Why? Because God may have a far greater plan that you cannot even conceive of.

Going from "Daddy" to "Mommy": What Will I Tell My Kids?

The most important thing to remember when it comes to your children's acceptance of your trans identity is…Everything will take time. It will ...

When Kids Say They're Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents

Join FAIR in Medicine, as well as special guest moderator Leslie Elliott, with Sasha Ayad, Lisa Marchiano, and Stella O'Malley for a ...

We Think He Might Be a Boy - Friends Journal

David would say, “No, we're just going to go with the apparent biological sex. ... He knows as much of that as it's appropriate for a five-year-old to know.

I Thought I Was Saving Trans Kids. Now I'm Blowing the Whistle.

Given the secrecy and lack of rigorous standards that characterize youth gender transition across the country, I believe that to ensure the ...

Parents' Stories — Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD)

She said it was easy for girls to become boys. “Just start wearing cargo pants and wear your hat backwards.” She also said all teenagers sleep with everybody ...

Wisely Protecting Your Child from Gender Confusion - Forging Bonds

A few years ago, while having lunch with a Marine Corps officer at Quantico, he said, “My 12- year-old daughter just told my wife and me ...

My teen says they're nonbinary. How do we know it isn't a phase?

Instead of convincing your child that they are just a follower of their friends, ask them thoughtful questions. “(Their chosen name), we didn't ...

When Children Say They're Trans - The Atlantic

First, allow your child to transition socially: to adopt the pronouns and style of dress of their authentic gender, and to change their name if ...

My daughter thinks she's transgender. Her public school ...

In April 2016, my then 14-year-old daughter became convinced that she was my son. In my attempt to help her, her public school undermined me ...

Trump vows to 'stop' gender-affirming care for minors if re-elected ...

Trump said he would also push schools to “promote positive education about the nuclear family” and “the roles of mothers and fathers.".

What I did when my 4-year-old told me that he's transgender - Motherly

As if this was something I could choose NOT to permit. When it comes to your child understanding and identifying with their gender, it has ...

My daughter is transgender, but she's also just like any other kid

Scholar Jack Halberstam points out that it's not unusual for trans kids to have a delayed adolescence or to experience developmental milestones at different ...

I Act; Therefor I Am. Dear Trans Kids: Stop Feeling and Start Thinking

Donna M. is a writer who was censored by Medium when her insights on transgender issues were labelled "hate speech." Related Topics. children ...

How Can I Stop Misgendering my Friend / Child / Co-worker?

This person's instincts are serving them well: don't ask a transperson how you can avoid misgendering them. It's the equivalent of saying, “I keep hurting you.

How to Start Using New Pronouns for Your Kid - My Kid is Gay

Do exactly what your child asked, call them what they asked to be called, and if questioned by friends/family/coworkers about your child, do not ...

To Parents, From a Trans Kid. A letter from a 12-year-old ... - Medium

I want parents to understand how important it is for transgender and gender non-conforming kids to feel loved unconditionally and accepted for ...