Cause for celebration 🎉

Published 3 days ago • 1 min read

Joy, celebration, and laughter are absolutely crucial when parenting your trans kiddo - of any age.

I know it can be hard. Maybe you’re overcoming some personal beliefs, or maybe you’re scared because of all the laws, policies, and orders in the United States.

But remember that it’s genuinely incredible your kid is self-aware enough to explore their gender identity.

A person has to do some deep digging to figure out who they really are. And that is cause for celebration.

The Office gif. The office is filled with disco lights. Craig Robinson as Darryl, Oscar Nunez as Oscar, and Brian Baumgartner as Kevin show us some serious dance moves.

Finding it hard to celebrate your trans child? You're not alone.

Sometimes it just takes tweaking your perspective or gaining a little more knowledge.

If you're feeling this way, I'd recommend checking out our online course Parents of Trans Youth 101.

This short, pre-recorded course teaches you how to parent your trans kids (of any age) with confidence and celebration so you can create a safe and affirming home for them.

Click the button below to learn more, and just reply to this email if you have any questions.

Parents of Trans Youth 101 course

Mandy Giles
Founder and CEO
Parents of Trans Youth

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