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. 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:

• Self-judgement

• Taking their behavior personally

• Walking on eggshells

• Asking them For certainty