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Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Youth: A Guide for Families on the Gender Journey
Supporting transgender and non-binary youth starts at home. Learn what your child needs from you during the coming out phase, plus practical tips for real-life conversations.
What is Gender Affirming Care?
If you’ve been asking, “What is gender affirming care?” you’re not alone. In a time filled with fear-based headlines and misinformation, this gentle guide offers parents and caregivers a grounded, compassionate understanding of what gender affirming care is, what it isn’t, and how to take supportive next steps for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse youth.
Understanding Social Transitions: A Gentle Guide for Parents of Trans and Nonbinary Kids
Understanding Social Transitions in Children and Teens When parents begin understanding social transitions, it can ease so much fear and [...]
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 [...]