Welcome to The TransFamily Alliance
Moving You From
Fear & Confusion to
Clarity & Confidence
Moving You From
Fear & Confusion to
Clarity & Confidence
A support community & resource hub for parents raising transgender, non-binary, & gender expansive youth.
A support community & resource hub for parents raising transgender, non-binary, & gender expansive youth.
What is The TransFamily Alliance Community?
The TransFamily Alliance Premium Group is a membership community of parents that was co-created by parents of trans youth and Dr. Shawn V. Giammattei, a clinical family psychologist and gender specialist creating THE best place for parents with transgender/non-binary/gender-expansive children to get accurate resources and the support they need while raising healthy, well adjusted, and happy transgender & gender-expansive kids. The private group helps parents and caregivers, step by step, navigate the TransFamily Gender Journey… a journey all parents with trans or gender expansive offspring end up navigating.
The TransFamily Alliance Network
The TransFamily Alliance Network is support community for parents like you, raising transgender, non-binary, or gender expansive kids. The Main Network is accessible to any caregiver of a trans, non-binary, or gender expansive child, adolescent, or adult who has purchased a workshop or is a Member of one of the TransFamily Alliance premium groups.
You are not alone in all of this no matter where you are on your journey
Phases & Milestones
of the TransFamily Gender Journey
of the TransFamily Gender Journey
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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THE PARENT GUIDE
Five Keys to Navigating When Your Kid Comes Out as Trans or Non-Binary
When your child comes out to you as trans, non-binary, or in some way identifying as different than their assigned sex at birth, or you’ve noticed signs that gender could be an issue for them, you may find yourself feeling confused, not sure if this is the right path for them, and understandably concerned about their wellbeing.
GLOSSARY OF GENDER TERMINOLOGY
Definitions and examples of gender related terms that parents should know.
The power of language to shape our perceptions of other people is immeasurable and cannot be understated. Awareness of the language of a community, especially with respect to gender and sexual identity, can have a significant impact on uncovering the many misperceptions and myths associated with these concepts.
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How Can I Be a Good Parent To My Transgender Kid?
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My Kid Came Out As Trans, Could It Be Social Contagion?
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My Kid Is Questioning Their Gender, Is It Only a Phase?
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Are You The Parent Of a Trans Kid And Unsure How To Navigate Society?
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My Kid Came Out As Non-Binary And I Feel Completely Lost
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10 Ways to Bond With Your Kid During Pride Month
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The History of Pride Month: The Stonewall Rebellion
June is LGBTQ+ Pride month! But...why exactly? What is the meaning behind it? Parents, let me tell you… Remember when [...]
Are You Using The Right Terminology With Your Trans Kid?
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All parents are welcome here! We are better together!
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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