5 THINGS
YOUR TRANSITIONING CHILD WANTS YOU TO KNOW
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No-Yell™ Parenting Presents
An on-line parenting class from
Kathy Whitham, RN
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For over 10 years, Kathy has worked with hundreds of parents in workshops and dozens with one-on-one, in-depth coaching, helping them avoid power struggles and nurture deeper, more connected family relationships. As the mom of a son who came out as transgender 11 years ago, at age 20, she has intimately experienced many of the feelings and challenges that come from raising a transgender or gender non-conforming child.
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This 1 1/2 hour parenting class was created in collaboration with my adult transgender son to bring his unique "inside" perspective from the other side of transition in order to help you feel calmer and more confident about how to best support your child.
Dear parent or caregiver,
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As the parent or caregiver of a transgender and gender non-conforming kiddo, you face challenges every day to keep them safe, not only from an unfriendly world, but safe from themselves. Sometimes, feeling scared and out of control becomes the norm.
It’s easy to feel caught between a rock and a hard place - between your own feelings of overwhelm and uncertainty and your desire to support and help your child.
The temptation can be to “lean forward” toward your child. This can look like the following:
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Self-judgement
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Taking their behavior personally
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Walking on eggshells
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Asking them, “Are you sure?”
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Wanting to rush their process
If any of the above resonates, you're invited to this 1 1/2 hour video class where you’ll learn how to “lean back” into solid parent-centric principles that can guide you to the most effective parenting solutions to help you and your child feel good about yourselves.
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During this class, the following issues will be included:
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dealing with difficult behaviors in a way that doesn't perpetuate them
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helping your child feel good about themselves while building trust
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sorting out typical childhood issues from gender issues
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learning to stop walking on eggshells
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balancing how to give your child agency with providing guidance & boundaries
There will be time for your questions and stories throughout the class. ​
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The Important Details:
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What: This is a 1 hour online parenting class via Zoom Video
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When: TBA
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How do I join? Simply fill out the form below to receive advance notice of the next class.
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​You will also receive:
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A recording of the class (with confidentiality protected)
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Class Outline
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Bonus Q&A teleconference with Kathy Whitham, RN
Your personal information will be held in strict confidence
and will not be shared with anyone without your permission.
I look forward to connecting with you soon.
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In Support,
Kathy
Kathy Whitham, RN, Parenting Coach, Poet, Mom & Grammy believes connection matters more than perfection. Taking her experience as a nurse, holistic practitioner, yoga teacher and artist, along with extensive study of trauma and brain development, she created No-Yell™ parenting, a model designed to empower parents to avoid power struggles and nurture deeper, more connected family relationships. She imperfectly raised three kids, including a transgender son, to happy, successful adulthood . Kathy is passionate about giving children a voice and contributing to an emotionally healthy world.