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We’ve talked before about voting for your kid, and the rafts of legislation that are directed at taking away rights from trans people and trans kids. Even here in the Pacific Northwest, kids and their families are scared.As of recording on Aug
So often when I talk to parents about their children’s decision or request to transition, parents express concern that their child will regret their decision, and that their child’s regret will come back on them as parents. In fact, I’ve worked
Transphobia is all around us, and often inside us. As parents, we face it in everyday conversations with colleagues, family members, and friends. Our kids face it in school from peers, teachers, and friends.Over the years, the biggest concern I
Remember that time before you were a parent and you thought you at least had some clue what you were getting into and that you’d be good at it?I know I did. I knew it wasn’t all snuggles and giggles and that it would be a lot of hard work, but
“How do we know this is about gender and not body image? Doesn’t everyone feel uncomfortable in their body at that age?”I get these questions from parents all the time. And my answer is this: body image is about being dissatisfied with how we l
Every single one of us has a body.People are complex and our bodies are no different.Some of us feel at home in our bodies, while others of us do not, and it’s not always because of gender.Difficult emotions can play a significant role in this
Toxic masculinity is more than a buzzword.Toxic masculinity is part of the gender training we receive starting in childhood, where we learn the rules about how to be a man or a lady. Man up. Boys don’t cry. And it hurts all of us.Toxic masculin
There are so many things about our lives that are gendered.And some of those things are a lot more important and hold more cultural significance than we realize–that is until we have kid who comes out as trans, and then all of that privilege yo
Get ready for part two of my conversation with Flint. If you haven’t listened to part one, hit pause and give it a listen, then come back for part two.In this episode, we’re continuing our conversation about creating a safe and supportive space
We have all heard and experienced how different school is now from when we were kids. It’s a whole different world. And while I could easily be referring to school policies and the way that kids are taught math - I’m not. I’m referring to the s
You never know how people are gonna react to your child's coming out and socially transitioning.I wish there was a clear indicator that I could give you that says, these are the ones who will support you, and these are the ones who are going to
I think we’ve all been in that place with our kids where they are clearly going through something big - something with friends, something with sex, mental health, transness, something that makes your parent heart go “Oh god - I need more inform
When I was a kid, nobody talked to me at all about queer people, except maybe to tell me that they were sinful and going to hell. I don’t think I really even started to learn about queerness in any way other than the negative until I was in hig
Coming out is an age old tradition for queer kids. Some even think of it as a right of passage.But what we don’t really consider is how emotionally taxing it is for the person doing the coming out. What we don’t realize is that by even having t
Parenthood is a state of nonstop learning and adapting. I love being my kids' mom more than anything. And it's a good thing I like a challenge because it is also the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Parenting is hard for so many reasons - even whe
Have you ever had the experience where you open your mouth to speak, and the voice that comes out of your mouth is barely recognizable?Or have you ever heard yourself on a recording and thought, “Whoa! Is that what I sound like?!” These experie
It certainly isn’t the case for everyone, but for many parents, raising a transgender kiddo can feel like a pretty isolating experience.Who do I talk to about it? Where do we find more information? What supports are even available to our family
When kids come out as trans, there is often, but not always, a progression to it.It is not at all uncommon for kids–particularly adolescents–to start with coming out as gay, and then progress into a non-binary identity, and then to a re-binary
Dysphoria is a word that gets thrown around a lot in the trans community.Dysphoria is an intense discomfort, distress, or unease that typically has to do with one of three aspects of gender identity: physical, social, or mental.Dysphoria is NOT
Sometimes we look around, or turn on the news, and it feels like we’re just being pummeled with injustices and it can feel overwhelming.Maybe you’ve already been fighting social biases based on race, income, or ability - and now here comes this
Showing up for our kids seems simple enough, right?Showing up means more than just your physical presence in a room. Showing up for your child is about the quality of your presence. Showing up means connection and attention–putting your phone d
You know that feeling when you’re walking down the hall, or through a room of people and it feels like everyone is staring at you?And you know in those moments you almost start to stare at yourself?You become acutely aware of the way your cloth
Gender affects us all and matters to us all. We all have a gender story. And the societal rules about gender that are wired into us deeply affect the way we treat people. Otherwise why would it matter if you can’t tell what someone’s gender is?
When we’re looking at any life transition, we’re in for a bumpy ride.Even when that change is good, transitions are hard. We’re bound to have missteps and hard moments in the messy middles that most of us work really hard to avoid because of ho
When we’re looking at any life transition, we’re in for a bumpy ride.Even when that change is good, transitions are hard. We’re bound to have missteps and hard moments in the messy middles that most of us work really hard to avoid because of ho
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