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Austen Hartke's New Book Shines an Important Light on Trans Christians and Their Stories

Austen Hartke's new book shows the world that transgender Christians have always existed, and is an incredible resource to help Christian parents, leaders, and community members understand how trans folks experience Christianity.

Gender, Religion, TransgenderGrace MangerAugust 14, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Christianity, Religion, trans*, 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

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

Defining: Neopronoun

What are neopronouns, where do they come from, and how can we use them when referring to people?

Defining Series, Gender, Pronouns, TerminologyGrace MangerMay 2, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, Pronouns, trans*, transgender

6 Things to Do When Your Child Comes Out as Transgender

After your child comes out as trans, do these 6 things first.

Gender, ListsGrace MangerFebruary 27, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Gender expression, Pronouns, trans*, transgender

Coming Out as Transgender And Gay

When your kid comes out as transgender AND gay, approach the topic with an open mind, and leave behind your ideas about what is “right” or “wrong” when it comes to who we are and who we love based on gender.

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Terminology, Transgender, GenderGrace MangerFebruary 15, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Changing names, Coming Out, Gender expression, Phase, Pronouns, trans*, transgender

My Trans Kid's Grandma Is Transphobic

Here’s some hard talking advice. It’s not fun. It’s not pretty.

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Gender, Gender, TransgenderGrace MangerFebruary 8, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Extended family, trans*, transgender

How to Handle Parental Censorship of LGBTQ Books

Our school's librarian included the book "George" in the student book club and was met with a lot of pushback from parents saying it's inappropriate. What can I do as a fellow teacher?

Dear MKIG, Media, Talking to Young Kids, Gender, Students + TeachersGrace MangerJanuary 18, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, teachers, 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

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

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

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.

Defining SeriesGrace MangerSeptember 12, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Defining, Gender expression, nonbinary, trans*, transgender

Interviewing Laurie Frankel, Author of "This Is How It Always Is"

Grace Manger got to chat with author Laurie Frankel about her new novel "This Is How It Always Is," which centers a transgender child and her family.

Gender, Personal Stories, Young Children, Books, Books + TV, Gender, InterviewsGrace MangerSeptember 8, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Interview, Siblings, trans*, transgender

“This Is How It Always Is:” A Novel About Family, Trans Kids, and the Tough Decisions Along the Way

"This Is How It Always Is" is Laurie Frankel's newest novel—one that focuses on a transgender child and her family's journey to support her as best they can.