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 [...]
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.
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… [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]