Misgendering: How it Hurts your Trans Child

Did you know that anyone can be misgendered? You don’t have to be trans to be referred to as the wrong gender or talked about with the wrong pronouns. However, trans people are common recipients of misgendering. Misgendering trans people can have very negative effects. You may not even realize you are hurting your trans child when you do this. Using new pronouns and a new name can be hard to adjust to, especially when it is someone you’ve known all of their life. However, it is important to put in that extra effort and correct your mistakes. Here’s why it’s important to be mindful about pronouns and what you can do to make the switch more seamless…

Gender Fluidity, Gender Identity, Family relationships, Helpful tipsLauren BroadwellDecember 7, 2022transgender, pronouns, LGBTQ+, parenting, kids, teens, teen relationships

How to Communicate Effectively with Your Teen

As a parent, you may have experienced some challenges with communicating with your teen(s). Maybe you argue about social media usage, academic performance in school or the lack of quality time he or she spends with you.

Avoid discord and disconnection with your child by using one or all of these tips....

Action steps, Boundary Setting, Family, Family relationships, Helpful tipsMarline Francois, LCSWMay 21, 2017fa, family time, family health, teen relationships, teenagers, parenting

How to Understand Gender Identity

For some people who don’t connect with the gender that has been assigned to them at birth, the daily struggle can be very profound. Gender fluidity is a term used to describe gender identity that is a dynamic mix of boy and girl, the two traditional genders.

Read on for some helpful terminology to help you understand gender identity...

Helpful tips, Social isolation, Teenagers, Gender Identity, Gender FluidityTessa Vining, LCSW, LCADCApril 3, 2017Gender Fluidity, gender identity, teen relationships, isolation, education, gender roles, sex, support

4 Tips for Creating Healthy Relationships On and Off Social Media

From Instagram "likes" and Snapchat filters to Facebook "friending", social media has become part of teens' everyday lives. Social media and technology have become a mainstay in how teens connect with each other, with family and with the world at large. Read on for tips about healthy peer relationships and social media.....

Teenagers, Social Media, Adolescence, Helpful tipsMarline Francois, LCSWFebruary 6, 2017social media, healthy relationships, teens and social media, teen relationships, social media addiction, being present, teen gossip, teens and technology

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