Disclaimer: This list is not all-inclusive, may not work for all and is not in place of therapy or reaching out to other providers.

These resources have been suggested and vetted through our continued education with those at the Youth Outlook.

Parenting can come with its own set of challenges, and when your child identifies as LGBTQIA+, it’s essential to provide them with the love, understanding, and support they need. As a parent, you may have questions or concerns about how best to support your child on their journey of self-discovery and acceptance. By actively engaging in these resources and connecting with other parents who have shared similar experiences, you can find solace, encouragement, and valuable advice. Supporting your child as they navigate their LGBTQIA+ identity is an ongoing process, and with these resources, you can ensure that you’re equipped to be their biggest advocate and ally. Remember that open communication, ongoing education, and creating a safe and accepting environment are crucial in supporting your child’s well-being and happiness.

Parenting your LGBTQIA+ Teen: Allan Sadac: Understand and connect with your LGBTQ+ teen—and help them truly thrive—with this guide for parents.
Beyond the Gender Binary: Alok Vaid-Menon: In this installment, Beyond the Gender Binary, Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in full color. Taking from their own experiences as a gender-nonconforming artist, they show us that gender is a malleable and creative form of expression. The only limit is your imagination.
The transgender teen: Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney: Learn how parents can advocate for their children, find acceptable colleges and career paths, and raise their gender variant or transgender adolescent with love and compassion.
The transgender child: Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper: Through extensive research and interviews, as well as years of experience working in the field, the authors cover gender variance from birth through college.