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Parents of Trans Youth

❤️ New online course!

Published about 12 hours ago • 2 min read

Parent your trans kid with confidence and celebration! Learn the basics first, and the rest will fall into place.

Our new short course, The Heart Work: First Steps for Parents of Trans and Nonbinary Kids, focuses on the head and heart parts of parenting your transgender, nonbinary, or gender-expansive child.

The Heart Work replaces our previous short course "Parents of Trans Youth 101." I've learned a thing or two since I created PTY 101 four years ago, so it was time for a refresh!

The two courses are similar enough that everyone who bought PTY 101 will get access to The Heart Work for free. If that's you, and you want to check out the shiny new course, reply to this email and I'll let you know how to enroll.

❤️The Heart Work❤️ is divided into 21 on-demand short video lessons partnered with reflection prompts, exercises, and resources. It'll take about an hour to complete, not counting the learning supports. The lessons are pre-recorded, so you can go at your own pace and take the course any time, anywhere.

What you'll learn:
🏳️‍⚧️ Basic gender diversity concepts and terms
🙂 How to navigate those complicated feelings
🛠️ Practical tips and tools to support your child

Hear what our students have to say about their transformations:

"This course is like sitting with a friend who helped 'hold my hand' during some rough days and for figuring how to be the most supportive parent I can be. You are truly an inspiration!!!"
- J.C., Washington
"This course is perfect for parents in the early stages of their journey. Mandy's direct, clear and joyful communication style really helps transmit a reassuring energy - so needed by parents feeling unsure or lost. Thank you!"
- M.M., Netherlands
"This course was simple, direct and to the point. It really helped calm down the chaos in my mind. It helped me recognize that even though I had a lot of this information, it is extremely beneficial to hear it in one place and organized in the way it was presented. I feel much more equipped to continue learning and supporting my loved ones."
- C.P., Utah
"This course is wonderful. It is easy to follow and understand. I think Mandy is knowledgeable, informative and kind. The course includes so many great references, websites and social media links. I highly recommend this course to any parents, family members or caregivers of trans youth."- K.B., California

The course is $45. If it sounds like a fit for you, click the button below.

Mandy Giles (she/her)
Founder and CEO
​Parents of Trans Youth​

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Mandy Giles (she/her)

Parents of Trans Youth provides learning, support, and community to parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse kids. Join our email list for bite-sized tips and news about supporting trans kids sent straight to your inbox twice weekly.

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