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Many people don’t understand what it means to be transgender or gender diverse, so some parents or family members struggle when their child comes out as transgender or gender diverse. It is natural for parents to have questions, and this document, jointly created by the Biden Foundation, Gender Spectrum, and the Movement Advancement Project, highlights resources geared toward answering those questions. These resources also help parents gain deeper understanding and learn how to best support their child in ways that can help them succeed and thrive. Parents and family members will learn why family rejection is so devastating and find practical steps for advancing acceptance. www.lgbtmap.org/advancing-acceptance-for-parents

Resources on Gender-Expansive Children & Youth | Human Rights CampaignCheck out HRC's resources on gender variance in children and youth.

Do Early Social Transitions Influence Gender Identity?Are social transitions driving children to identify more strongly as trans?

Gender Dysphoria

Reading list for adults

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Gender Identity Is in the Brain. What Does This Tell Us?How much do we know about how the brain determines gender identity?

Resources For Parents — Trans Youth Equality Foundation

Support Resources for Families of Gender Diverse YouthHaving a gender diverse child can be very stressful for parents and caregivers, as they deal with uncertainty and navigate schools, extended families, sibling relationships, and the world around them. There are several national and international organizations that support families with gender diverse children, as well as excellent books. Learn more here.

Resources For Parents - Transgender TrendDear Parent of a ‘Transgender’ Child Compassionate, kind and full of common sense, this letter from A Lonely Transsexual is a must-read for parents. Dear Parent of “Transgender” Child…. The rest of this page is a collection of resources for parents, including some things you might want to share with your child, including useful …

Feeling Like a Burden Puts LGBTQ+ Youth At RiskWhen LGBTQ+ youth feel like burdens, they are at risk for depression & suicide.

Affirming Sexual Orientation and Gender IdentityWe can’t all be jocks and cheerleaders

Land of the Fluid: Gender Identity and Gender ExpressionWhat every therapist should know about gender identity and expression.

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