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You are the number one most important factor in your kid’s overall well-being.
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Interview with D. Hilton
This interview is about supporting individuals, especially young people, through gender-affirming surgeries, particularly top surgery. It emphasizes the importance of having a supportive environment, including family and healthcare professionals, to navigate the decision-making process and recovery effectively.
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The Gender Journey
A Path For Parents From Confusion, Fear, And Doubt To Clarity And Confidence.
The gender journey for a parent follows a path that usually starts with a lot of fear and confusion. As you work your way through this first phase, which may involve some denial and bargaining, you find yourself squarely faced with the reality that your child is dealing with significant gender stuff and needs your help to navigate it. If in this process you realize your child is trans, non-binary, or gender expansive, you quickly set out on a quest to find accurate information about what to do to help your child and to figure out if this is even something you need to deal with…
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Phase 4 of the Gender Journey: Making Transition Decisions With Care
If you are parenting a trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse child, there may come a moment when the questions become more [...]
Día de la Visibilidad Trans 2026: Estamos aquí, pertenecemos y aquí seguiremos.
En estos momentos de miedo e incertidumbre, Juliette habla acerca de la importancia de las vidas trans, el cómo la sabiduría presente en la comunidad LGBTQ+ es transmitida a las nuevas generaciones y por qué la felicidad, la valentía y la conexión siguen siendo parte del futuro que estamos construyendo en comunidad.
Transgender Day of Visibility 2026: We Are Here, We Belong, and We Are Thriving
In a moment of fear and uncertainty, Dr. Shawn reflects on why trans visibility still matters, how LGBTQ+ community carries wisdom across generations, and why joy, courage, and connection remain part of the future we are building together.
How To Take Care of Yourself as the Parent of a Trans Kid
Parenting a trans or non-binary child can bring up love, fear, grief, and growth all at once. Here’s how to take care of yourself as the parent of a trans kid, with practical steps and compassionate support.
How Can I Be a Good Parent To My Transgender Kid?
If you’re asking yourself, “how can I be a good parent to my transgender kid?” you are already starting from [...]
Phase 3: Gender Healing for Parents of Transgender Youth — Putting On Your Oxygen Mask First
If you’re parenting a trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse young person right now, you may be carrying love in one hand… [...]
Are You Using the Right Terminology With Your Trans Kid?
When you’re parenting a gender-expansive or transgender child, it’s normal to feel a deep desire to get everything “right”—especially your [...]
Phase 2 — Gender Informed (Finding Calm, Clarity, and Credible Information)
If you’re reading this as a parent or caregiver of a trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse young person, I want to [...]
EXPLORE STORIES
Ongoing Story of a Kid’s Gender Journey – Part 11
This is part of an ongoing series. See the rest of this series here, along with links to other resources [...]
Ongoing Story of a Kid’s Gender Journey – Part 10
This is part of an ongoing series. See the rest of the series here, along with links to other resources [...]
Ongoing Story of a Kid’s Gender Journey – Part 9
This is part of an ongoing series. See the rest of the series here, along with links to other resources [...]
Ongoing Story of a Kid’s Gender Journey – Part 8
This is part of an ongoing series. See the rest of the series here, along with links to other resources [...]
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TransFamily Alliance supports parents from all backgrounds and holds as part of its mission a full commitment to be supportive and accountable to issues of diversity. We welcome all parents regardless of age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style, religion, and physical location to our community and believe that our personal backgrounds bring richness to our community.
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