S1E4: Telling a Child That a Parent is Transgender

Telling your child or children that a parent is coming out as transgender is one of the scariest moments. There is a lot of fear of the unknown; so many questions and sleepless nights leading up to sitting them down to share the news. Two things I've learned: 1) how you and your spouse or partner treat one another will impact your child and 2) kids really are resilient. Mentioned in this episode and extra resources: PFLAG (PFLAG International) COLAGE  Muppet Babies Gonzo-Rella episode, Season 3, Episode 19 Book - The World Needs More Purple People Book - It's Okay to be Different Book - Red: A Crayon's Story More books -  a great list on the Mombian website UCLA The Williams Institute: Data Regarding Transgender Parents (2020) Article: How LGBTQ+ Parents Can Handle Coming out to Their Children Article: Here's a Way to Start a Conversation with Kids...  Article - Coming Out Trans to your Kids Article - Going from "Daddy" to "Mommy": What will I Tell My Kids Lambda Legal: FAQ About Transgender Parenting   Other stories with spouses or family members of a transgender person:  The Cut: My Husband is Now my Wife: Trans Women's Wives on Their Own Dramatic Transformations Chicago Tribune: Suburban Wife Loves the Person, Not the Gender, After Spouse Comes out as Woman YouTube Channel: The Rage   Information for allies: PFLAG Guide to Being a Trans Ally (PDF) GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People National Center for Transgender Equality ally guide Human Rights Campaign ally guide