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Support for Parent Whose Adult Child Identifies As Transgender


Supporting Your Trans Child Through Gender Transition

The Strong Family Alliance is an organization whose mission is to support parents of kids who have just recently come out as trans. They are based in Austin, ...

FAQ - Trans-Parenting

A parent cannot cause a child to be gender nonconforming, nor can they change a child's gender identity. It is a core sense of self. If a professional tells you ...

What parents should know about transgender kids - ParentsTogether

Studies show that, with support from parents, trans kids' mental health is similar to that of people whose gender identity matched their sex ...

Strategies for Transgender Parents to Support Their Children

Some trans people have non-binary identities, while others have more binary gender identities and identify as male/men or female/women. Discussing gender ...

Transgender youth: A parents' guide to helping their child transition

Oftentimes, support groups are the turning point for families who are struggling with accepting their transgender children, says Dr. Arrowsmith. Once they meet ...

Can we have board for parents of trans identifying children and ...

... parents whose child has absorbed the theory that humans can change sex. Totally different issues, for which both need care and support in ...

Parent stories - Genspect

The highly accredited gender specialist my daughter saw convinced me to affirm and suggested medicalization to our daughter. The LGBTQ youth group she joined ...

How to Support a Transgender Child or Grandchild - Next Avenue

Adult children will be free to make those choices on their own and instead could greatly benefit from emotional support and vocal validation.

Letter to Trans Kids | Evolve In Nature

No accepting parents, but some accepting adults: ... A teacher, close relative, or friend's parent could provide support while you start this ...

How to Know If Your Child Is Transgender | Polaris Teen Center

Doctors recommend finding a therapist or counselor who specializes in gender identity issues and children. Unfortunately, many parents do not ...

Gender identity | NSPCC

Adults outside the child's family, such as teachers, sports coaches, or extended family, can provide valuable support. Being able to talk to a safe adult who ...

Transgender Kids and Gender Dysphoria - Child Mind Institute

If your child is showing significant signs of distress and is struggling in school, with friends, or with other areas of functioning, it can be ...

My spouse isn't supportive of my transgender child, how can I help?

Go to a LGBTQIA parents group such a PFLAG. You can do it together, or go alone. While it's important to try and get your spouse to open up, so ...

How to Support a Child on the Transgender Spectrum

“Surgery is obviously irreversible and a big decision,” he added. “Doctors work closely with parents, teens and their mental health providers ...

Gender identity, diversity and dysphoria: supporting your child

Trans or gender-diverse children and teenagers do well with support from parents, family and communities. · You can support children by embracing ...

My daughter is trans. Gender-affirming care is every parent's right

We came to another important realization on our family's transition journey: Inaction is not a neutral option, and for adolescents experiencing ...

My child came out as gay. Now what? - Launchpad Counseling

If you consider yourself an accepting person, who supports LGBT people around you, but you also struggle with the idea that your child is ...

7 Ways to Support Transgender Youth | PrairieCare

Encourage them to explore their gender identity and expression. If your teen son says she feels like a girl inside, support a different ...

Supporting your child who identifies as LGBTQ+ | HealthPartners Blog

If you child is transgender or gender diverse, see if you can find a therapist who has experience with gender identity. It's also a good idea to involve your ...

Supporting young adults 19+ | Trans Care BC

The journey you take while supporting your young adult child to live in their authentic gender is unique for each family. Providing support has many aspects ...