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This guide produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation defines some common terms — and promotes the use of accurate, authentic and inclusive language — to better equip adults to support LGBTQ youth, serve as their advocates and help them Read more >>

5 Books for Kids and Teens That Positively Portray Trans and Gender-Diverse Lives

Books that positively represent trans and gender-diverse experiences, themes and issues can expand young people’s awareness, understanding and acceptance of gender differences from an early age. They also validate the lived experience of trans and gender-diverse youth. Read more >>

Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Young People [downloadable]

This introductory educational resource from The Trevor Project covers topics and best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary young people. Read more >>

Family Acceptance Project: LGBTQ Youth and Family Resources [web resource]

Research from the Family Acceptance Project® shows that families play a critical role in contributing to serious health risks & promoting well-being for LGBTQ young people. Learn about how family behaviors affect your LGBTQ child’s health risks and ways to Read more >>

A New Puberty Guide for Kids Aims to Replace Anxiety With Self-Confidence

The authors of a new book on puberty had trouble coming up with a name. The guide to growing up, for pre-teens 9 to 13, is written for all kids – girls, boys, nonbinary youth. It’s inclusive of the gender Read more >>

LGBTQ Youth and Bullying

Bullying puts youth at increased risk for depression, suicidal ideation, misuse of drugs and alcohol, risky sexual behavior, and can affect academics as well. For LGBTQ youth, that risk is even higher. Read more >>

Transgender and Gender Diverse Teens: How to Talk to and Support Them

For parents and caregivers, knowing how to talk to their children about gender can present a steep learning curve. Read more >>

What Transgender Teens Need From Their Parents

When teenagers confide that they are transgender or uncertain about their gender identity, their parents may be unsure how to offer support. To understand what types of family support transgender adolescents consider helpful, a Stanford research team asked 25 of Read more >>

Transgender and Nonbinary Teens Share Their Stories in New Book Series

Gia Parr has always dreamed of returning to her elementary school one day to help its students and staff understand who transgender people are. Ms. Parr, 17, is planning to visit her former school to read from her book, “A Read more >>

Understanding Trans Teens: Trans Resources For Parents

In more and more communities across the United States, transgender teens are comfortable coming out. That’s good news. But it’s also meant a learning curve—sometimes a steep one—for parents who are unfamiliar with transgender issues. Read more >>

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