by Aiden Campbell | Mar 21, 2022 | Dear Chuck, Parents
Q: Dear Chuck, I have a question that I was hoping you could help support. I have a student in fourth grade who is having a hard time accepting a student who identifies as female but was born male. This fourth grader has had conversations at home with her parents and...
by OUT Maine | Feb 25, 2022 | GSTA/GSDA/CRT, Parents
New: Parsons Scholarship Fund for LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies Thanks to the family of Betsy Parsons and the Maine Community Foundation, there is now a scholarship fund for LGBTQ+ youth and allies in Betsy’s memory. Students can apply for the scholarship on Maine...
by Aiden Campbell | Feb 16, 2022 | Dear Chuck, Parents
Q: Dear Chuck, My 15-year-old has been on a journey of figuring out their gender and sexual identities for a few years, trying on different identities in a very normal and healthy way. They have now expressed that they are F to M trans and want to start hormone...
by Aiden Campbell | Feb 16, 2022 | Dear Chuck, Parents
Q: My child recently came out to me as transgender, and I am trying to figure out the best way to support my child around sharing this information with our extended family (grandparents, cousins, etc.) Not everyone in our family has the most inclusive mindset. I want...
by Aiden Campbell | Jan 31, 2022 | General, Parents
For many, Valentine’s Day is linked to romance, cards, and chocolates. Yet much of the Valentine’s Day messaging and media targets straight, cisgender couples. LGBTQ+ youth too often feel invisible and excluded. LGBTQ+ youth deserve a Valentine’s Day that...
by Aiden Campbell | Jan 25, 2022 | Dear Chuck, Parents
Q: Dear Chuck, Is it normal for my child to change pronouns regularly? How can I support them with this? A: Dear Anonymous, Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for your child to explore various pronouns as a part of their gender exploration journey. As a caring adult,...
