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Supporting Your Transgender Child after They Come Out


How Parents Can Support Their Transgender Teens

A new study shows that teens exploring their gender identity value simple acts of caring from their parents the most. ... When teenagers confide ...

You Can Grieve and Support Your Child - -just.plain.beth-

Some parents, even parents of other transgender children, get upset when they hear about grief concerning a child's coming out. Sometimes it's because they ...

When Your Kid Comes Out As Trans/Non Binary - OC Mom Collective

Be a boundaried one. When it was time to tell my parents and siblings that my son was trans he asked me to do it for him. He was scared of my ...

How parents can support a child who comes out as trans - ABC27

Get your own support. A lot of times parents say they're 100% supportive and accepting, and yet they still feel feelings – sad, or anxious – and ...

How to Support a Transgender Child or Grandchild

“It takes courage in today's world to come out to another person,” says Debi Jackson, parent of a transgender child, founder of Gender Inc and a ...

I'm not an amazing mom for accepting my transgender son

Transgender kids and teens, like all children, fair much better in life with loving support from their parents. Trans kids face a world in which they are often ...

Recognizing and Raising a Transgender Child - Find a DO

Assuming the child wants to publicly live out their gender identity, communication with the school is critical. Having open, honest conversations with the ...

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

Parental support is extremely important for a trans child. Those with supportive parents are less likely to end up homeless, to suffer from ...

Gender identity | NSPCC

How to support a child · 1. Listen to how your child feels · 2. Let them know you're there for them · 3. Encourage your child to explore and express their identity ...

Supporting the Mental Health of Our Trans and Gender Diverse ...

Speakers: Tor Broughton - Transgender Youth Constance Carrière-Prill - Parent of gender diverse children and Gender Diversity advocate.

How parents can support a child who comes out as trans

Online resources advise parents to support a trans child by using their pronouns, advocating for them, educating themselves and showing ...

4 Ways Parents Can Process Their Feelings After Their Kid Comes ...

If there's a center in your area, give them a call or stop by. Let them know that you're the parent of a transgender person looking for support, ...

What Parents Need to Do When Their Kid Comes Out as Transgender

You are one of the most important figures in your child's transition. Chelsea Williams, who has been a part of the LGBTQ community for years now ...

New Poll Illustrates High Support Among Parents for Transgender ...

Most adults would be willing to take concrete action to support their child if they came out as transgender or nonbinary, including: Stand up ...

How to Support Your Transgender or Nonbinary Child

If your child does come out to you as trans or gender nonconforming, the first step to showing your support is to confirm that you love them.

Ways To Support A Transgender Child, Invaluable Tips For Parents

1. Tell your child you love them, but be honest: Support is crucial for anyone, but especially a child's psyche.

How Parents Can Support Their Trans Kids - YES! Magazine

Trans kids fear rejection when coming out, so very explicit support is important. Common reactions are to say, “No, you're confused. You're ...

How to support your transgender kid in Texas - Wilson Counseling

The first step in supporting your transgender child in Houston, TX is to listen to them and validate their feelings. Let them know that you love and support ...

My Teen Might Be Transgender. What Do I Do Next? - Austin Family ...

For parents looking for a little bit more: · Connect your child to transgender resources, events, and spaces or organizations. · You're not alone!

When Your Adult Child is Trans - The Undeniable Ruth

Unsolicited advice from Oggy Ruth to parents of adult transgender children to help them navigate common problems and hurdles they encounter.