All Articles — My Kid is Gay

How Do I Support My Son After His Dad Left Our Family?

If you are thinking that this is all a lot, you are right, but if you are thinking that you are alone, you are wrong.

Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerMay 10, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

What's Wrong with Gender Reveal Parties?

My daughter and her wife are having a baby, and I don't understand what their sexuality has to do with not wanting to have a gender reveal party!

Gender, Dear MKIG, PartnersGrace MangerMay 8, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice

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

5 U.S. Politicians Who Are Fighting for The LGBTQ Community

Queer and trans people and our allies are not only running for office in record numbers right now—we’re winning, too. Check out these 5 politicians who are committed to fighting for the LGBTQ community!

ListsGrace MangerApril 25, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Activism, Advice

"I'll Always Remember the Day He Told Us": Sergio's Coming Out Story

We asked the question that parents rarely know not to ask: “Are you sure?”

Personal Stories, Coming Out StoriesGrace MangerApril 19, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, #this is our book, #thisisourbook, Advice, Coming Out

How to Support Students During the Day of Silence

Day of Silence is coming up, and it's important to support students at your school who want to participate. Here's how to do so, from out queer educator Sara Schmidt-Kost!

Bullying, Dear MKIG, For Teachers, Peers, Students + TeachersGrace MangerApril 17, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Activism, Advice, Bullying, teachers

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

My Gay Kid Is Lucky... But He Shouldn’t Have to Be

"My son is just a kid. He should be able to go to any school in our area and know that his school will protect him from hate. But that’s not where we live."

Personal Stories, Young Children, Coming Out, Students + TeachersGrace MangerApril 4, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

Hablando sobre personas que se identifican con un género otro que el de mujer u hombre

La idea de un género neutro no es nueva, incluso cuando muchos de nosotros nunca hemos escuchado de ella.

En EspañolGrace MangerMarch 29, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, En Español

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

My Daughter's Friend Came Out to Her, What Should I Do?

There's a bully at school, and my daughter's best friend is questioning his sexual orientation. Should I tell his mom?

Bullying, Coming Out, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Telling Others, Students + TeachersGrace MangerMarch 20, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bullying, Coming Out

Here’s How to Explain Gender Identity and Expression to Kids

How can I teach my kids that a person's appearance does not tell you anything about their gender or pronouns?

Gender, Young Children, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Pronouns, Talking to Young Kids, TerminologyGrace MangerMarch 15, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Gender expression, Pronouns

Am I Betraying My Kid If I Stay at a Non-Affirming Church?

My son came out and doesn't feel safe attending the church we've been a part of for over a decade. Is it ok if I keep going?

Religion, Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerMarch 13, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Christianity, Coming Out, Religion

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

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

Should I Let My Daughter and Her Girlfriend Share a Cabin at Summer Camp?

My daughter is now dating her roommate from summer camp and wants to continue to be cabin mates with her this summer. Should I let her?

Sex, Dear MKIG, PartnersGrace MangerFebruary 20, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Dating, Sex

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.