Parent & Family Calendar
June 2023
LGBTQ+ Parents' Night & Youth Social
LGBTQ+ Parents' Night & Youth Social
Parent & Family Afternoon
Parent & Family Afternoon
July 2023
LGBTQIA+ Potluck
LGBTQIA+ Potluck
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Free Guides for Parents
Being a parent can be both extraordinary and challenging! Questions or obstacles may pop up along your journey with your child. Parenting a child who is exploring their gender identity or has begun transitioning may feel even more difficult. Seeing your child become themselves and develop a positive sense of self and identity is fantastic! Your child will transform their self-esteem and confidence when they feel supported and loved through their journey. This guide has information, tips, and resources to help answer these questions and support your child.
Parent & Family Blog
Dear Chuck, How can I best support my 15 year old gay son who is questioning trans?
Let them explore at home as a safe place. Let them buy new things they wouldn't normally wear/styles etc. Shopping can be scary but online shopping...
8 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
1. Learn about early signs of mental illnessWhile all diagnoses have different symptoms it would be helpful for you to be aware of these common...
Your child just came out. Now what?
So you’ve had “the big conversation” — your child or family member’s come out to you — and now what? (Oh, and in case you missed it, take a moment...
What to do if someone is refusing to use the right name and pronouns for a young person.
Using preferred names and pronouns literally saves lives!According to The Trevor Project - the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis...
What’s a parent to do? Communication and support for your LGBTQ+ child.
“I was terrified. This was unchartered territory for me.” “I didn’t want this for my child.” “My head started swirling with the news stories of...
What’s a nibling? A word you may need this holiday season.
The holidays are just around the corner and that means food, friends, and family fun. But things are a little complicated this year. Your young...
Talking to Relatives about LGBTQ+ Issues
As families gather for the holiday season, LGBTQ+ individuals and allies may be preparing to interact with relatives who have different opinions or...
Safe Binding in the Summer
Many transgender and non-binary people wear specific types of clothing or accessories to change how their body appears. For example, some people...
Mother’s Day Considerations for LGBTQ+ Youth
Mother’s Day is one day where we get to uplift and thank moms for all that they do every day that too often goes unrecognized. Many LGBTQ+ youth...
Supporting All Students
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...
Are you looking to hear from youth voices? Dear Chuck is a column that will allow parents, GSTA advisors, community members, and more to submit questions that will be reviewed and answered by youth age 16-22 who are a part of the queer futures group with OUT Maine staff support. If you have a question please submit it to dearchuck@outmaine.org or use the form below!