Transitioning — All Articles

What Is Gender Therapy, and How Do I Find a Good Therapist for My Kid?

Gender therapy can be really helpful for many trans and non-binary people. Here's what you need to know as a parent!

Young Children, Transitioning, GenderGrace MangerJuly 5, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, transgender

Defining: Transition

What are the different aspects of transitioning, and why might someone start a transition?

Defining Series, Gender, Transgender, TransitioningGrace MangerJune 6, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, trans*, transgender

7 Ways To Support Someone Who’s Changing Their Name & Pronouns

Step one: Use the new, correct name and pronouns all the time—even when they’re not there to hear you, even when you’re just thinking about them in your head.

Gender, Lists, Pronouns, TransitioningGrace MangerJanuary 16, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Changing names, Coming Out, Genderqueer, Pronouns, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

Defining: Deadnaming

What it means to deadname, and why you should never do it.

Defining Series, Gender, Terminology, TransitioningGrace MangerDecember 14, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Changing names, Defining, Genderqueer, Pronouns, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

When Is a Good Time to Start a Medical Transition?

My young trans son wants to start hormones, and I don't know what to do.

Gender, Young Children, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Mental Health, Terminology, TransitioningGrace MangerOctober 10, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Gender expression, Hormones, Mental Health, trans*, transgender

How Do I Tell My Church That My Daughter Is Trans?

My 10-year-old daughter has started to transition, and I have to tell our congregation. Help!

Religion, Young Children, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Telling Others, Transgender, Transitioning, GenderGrace MangerApril 18, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Religion, trans*, transgender

How Do I Talk About My Daughter Pre-Transition?

What name and pronouns should I use when talking about my trans kid before they transitioned?

Gender, Dear MKIG, Gender, Pronouns, Transgender, TransitioningGrace MangerApril 6, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Pronouns, trans*, transgender

What Is a Binder, and How Can My Kid Use One Safely?

Some people wear special pieces of clothing called binders to flatten their chests. Here are some tips for using binders correctly and safely!

Gender, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Non-Binary, TransitioningGrace MangerFebruary 16, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Gender expression, Genderqueer, transgender

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.

Gender, Lists, Mental Health, TransitioningtheparensprojectAugust 11, 2016#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Body Image, Gender expression, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

Should Our Son Start Hormone Suppressants?

Candace Waldron, MDiv offers insight to parents who anticipate that their young transgender son's gender will be much more of an issue when he hits puberty, and wonder when they should consider starting hormone suppressants.

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Safer Sex, Transgender, Transitioning, GendertheparensprojectSeptember 25, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Hormones, trans*, transgender

My Kid Wants to Go on Hormones. What Should We Do?

Lauren Lubin, creator of the movement, We Exist, addresses some common concerns of parents when their trans* kids say that they're ready to go on hormones. {Subtítulos en Español}

Gender, En Español, Dear MKIG, Gender, Transitioning, VideotheparensprojectJuly 2, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Hormones, Video, trans*, transgender

Why Change Names and Pronouns?

Watch: Laurin Lubin, creator of the movement We Exist, explains why people might change their names and pronouns, and how to adjust to using the correct pronouns over time. {Subtítulos en Español}

FAQs, En Español, Dear MKIG, Pronouns, Transitioning, Video, GendertheparensprojectJune 11, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Changing names, Pronouns, Video, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

Expert Advice: My Kid Wants to Change Their Name and Pronouns

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Irwin Krieger, gives advice on how to handle a child who would like to change their name and/or pronouns.

Dear MKIG, Pronouns, Transitioning, GendertheparensprojectApril 16, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Pronouns, nonbinary, trans*, transgender