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Supporting Your Non-Binary Students with Pronoun Changes

My student started using they/them pronouns, but not all teachers are supportive. What do I do?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, For Teachers, Non-Binary, Pronouns, Gender, Students + TeachersGrace MangerOctober 10, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Genderqueer, Pronouns, nonbinary, teachers

How Do I Talk About Periods with My Non-Binary Kid?

Menstruation is a very gendered topic in our society, but it doesn't have to be! Here's how to talk about periods without invalidating your non-binary kid's identity.

Dear MKIG, Non-Binary, GenderGrace MangerSeptember 5, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Genderqueer, nonbinary

How Do I Talk to My Christian Parents About My Kid’s Gender Exploration?

My kid is exploring their gender and asked me to tell my super Christian parents about it. Should I wait until my kid has settled on an identity that fits them?

Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Telling Others, Religion, GenderGrace MangerJuly 26, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family, Genderqueer, Questioning, nonbinary, Religion

5 LGBTQ Podcasts to Start Listening To

Podcasts can be incredible resources to learn new things and, in the case of these five podcasts, become a better ally to the LGBTQ community.

Gender, Books + TV, Lists, Non-Binary, TransgenderGrace MangerMay 16, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Genderqueer, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

They/Them Pronouns Have Come Between My Child and Me

How am I supposed to practice they/them pronouns if my kid has become distant from me?

Dear MKIG, Non-Binary, Pronouns, GenderGrace MangerApril 12, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Genderqueer, Pronouns, nonbinary

The Giant Rainbow Iceberg: Bex’s Coming Out Story

"While it’s difficult, the more I do it, the more confident I feel, the more normal it becomes, and the more I start feeling like myself."

Personal Stories, Coming Out StoriesGrace MangerMarch 27, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Coming Out, nonbinary

Aren't Some Things Inherently Gendered?

My kid is non-binary, but what do we do about things that are inherently gendered, like bathrooms and Mr. and Miss?

Dear MKIG, Non-Binary, Terminology, GenderGrace MangerMarch 6, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bathrooms, Genderqueer, nonbinary

Should I Indulge My Young, Gender Nonconforming Son’s Interest in Middle Eastern Dance?

My gender nonconforming son has found a new hobby, but will people think it's inappropriate for a 9-year-old?

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Non-BinaryGrace MangerFebruary 1, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Genderqueer, nonbinary

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

Adjusting to Your Kid Using They/Them Pronouns

My child just started using they/them pronouns, but so far they just don't seem that DIFFERENT to me. Am I missing something?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Expression, Non-Binary, Pronouns, GenderGrace MangerNovember 2, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Gender expression, Genderqueer, Pronouns, nonbinary

Defining: Transphobia

Transphobia is the hatred of transgender people—but it's not always easy to spot in our culture.

Defining SeriesGrace MangerOctober 26, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, Gender expression, Genderqueer, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

Does Worrying About My Gender Nonconforming Son Make Me a Bad Mom?

My gender nonconforming son tends to push boundaries when it comes to clothes, makeup, and hair.

Gender, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Non-Binary, Telling OthersGrace MangerOctober 5, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Gender expression, Genderqueer, nonbinary

Interviewing Irwin Krieger on Counseling Transgender and Nonbinary Youth

A conversation with Irwin Krieger, LCSW, about what transgender and nonbinary youth need in terms of counseling and parental support.

Gender, Personal Stories, Interviews, Mental HealthGrace MangerSeptember 28, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Interview, Mental Health, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

Defining: Gender Dysphoria

Many transgender and nonbinary people experience some kind of gender dysphoria. This Defining piece breaks down the different types of gender dysphoria.