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Understanding Social Transitions: A Gentle Guide for Parents of Trans and Nonbinary Kids
Understanding Social Transitions can help parents replace fear with clarity, and uncertainty with compassion. When a child comes out as trans, nonbinary, or gender-expansive, one of the first ways they may begin aligning with their affirmed gender is through social transition. This can include changes to their name, pronouns, clothing, hairstyle, or other forms of self-expression. For many families, this stage feels emotional and unfamiliar — but it can also be one of the most healing opportunities to help a child feel seen, supported, and safe. Social transition is not a point of no return. It is a reversible, meaningful process of exploration that allows children to discover what feels most authentic to them, while giving parents a chance to respond with love, care, and informed support.
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 [...]
My Kid Is Questioning Their Gender, Is It Only a Phase?
When you’re a parent and your child starts exploring their gender, one of the first questions that can show up—sometimes [...]
Your Voice Matters: Comment on CMS Proposals Impacting Trans Youth Care
A note from Dr. Shawn Giammattei Amid the pre-holiday hustle and bustle — while many families were focused on [...]
Now Accepting Applications: Navigating the Gender Journey is Coming Back!
We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the re-launch of our 8-week parent coaching course: Navigating [...]
Talking About Phase 1: Gender Awareness (Now Accepting Applications for Parent Coaching!)
January can feel like a reset—an invitation to take stock, breathe, and figure out what’s real. For many parents of [...]
Trans Awareness 2025
Trans Awareness Month 2025: Confronting Misinformation and Strengthening Trans Visibility Every year in November, we celebrate Trans Awareness Week -in [...]
The Loneliness of a Mother When Her Trans Daughter Isn’t Understood
This blog post was originally written in Spanish as part of the launch of our new parent coaching program for [...]
When My Daughter Told Me She Was My Son
This post was first published in Spanish as part of our outreach to Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers of trans, nonbinary, [...]
The Problem Isn’t Your Trans Child
This post was first published in Spanish as part of our efforts to reach and support Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers [...]
TFA Membership Re-Enrollment is Now Open! (Deadline: July 31st, 2025)
July is Open Enrollment for TransFamily Alliance Premium Membership! As we step into July, we're excited to announce that enrollment [...]
Trans Euphoria: The Power of Living in Authenticity
I just woke up and watched the news, which—if you’re like me—you’ll agree is difficult to watch nowadays. But this [...]
Why Transness Is What the World Needs
Hey! That’s pretty bold! Don’t you think, Juliette? Yes… and no. But I felt the need to write this article [...]
When the State Wants Our Silence: Thoughts on LGBTQ Pride Month 2025
When The State Wants Our Silence, Pride Is Our Song They tried to silence us with bills, bans, and bullets. [...]
Finding Trans Joy: A Guide for Families Seeking Positive LGBTQ+ Media
If you’re the parent, guardian, or loved one of a trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse person, you’ve already taken one [...]
Finding Strength in Community: How I’m Connecting With Other Trans People for Support
For some parents, it has always been obvious that gender was an issue for their child. For others, it [...]
My Trans Existence Is Political, but It’s Also Beautiful
Nothing in life is random. Even when we struggle to understand certain events, each one has shaped us in ways [...]