Why I created this course
I loved my kid and wanted to be supportive but didn’t quite know how.
Over the years, I learned that one of the most important things I could do was focus on the “feelings” part – the heart part - of parenting my transgender kids so they feel safe, loved, and supported at home.
I want to share what I’ve learned not only from my own experience but also from my large network of other parents of trans kids, experts, and transgender adults.
That’s why I created this course: because it’s critical for you to parent your transgender kids with confidence and celebration, so you can create a safe and affirming home for them.
How is the course structured?
Who is this course for?
It’s designed for parents who are at the beginning of their journey, but it can also be helpful for all parents of trans kids.
Testimonials
"This course will without a doubt save lives"
"Pretty much every thought and feeling I’ve been experiencing"
"Mandy gives such encouragement and hope"
"Warm. welcoming, and thoughtful"
"Patience, warmth, and understanding"
"Easy to comprehend and put into practice"
"Strong foundation of knowledge"
"Mandy makes you feel comfortable"
Instructor
Mandy Giles
Leveraging more than two decades of serving children through educational nonprofits, Mandy founded Parents of Trans Youth to provide learning, support, and community to parents and caregivers of transgender/gender non-conforming kids.
Parents from all over the country are referred to Mandy on a regular basis for conversations about their trans kids and how to support them. Through Parents of Trans Youth, Mandy provides individual direct support for parents and caregivers; she also speaks to parent organizations to provide basic gender education and practical advice on how to support transgender kids at home and out in the world.
Mandy earned her bachelor's degree from Duke University, majoring in public policy and psychology and minoring in women’s studies, and calls Houston, Texas home.
Course curriculum
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Welcome!
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Before you get started ...
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Affirmation and mental health
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Gender vocabulary - Introduction
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Gender vocabulary - Presentation
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Gender vocabulary - Resources
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Learning check
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Why it's important
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Breathe
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Believe your kid
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It's not about you
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Grieve your expectations
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Learning check
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Finding the words
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Names and pronouns
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Language lesson
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Disclosure and coming out as a family
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Learning check
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What's next?
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Keep learning
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Creating an inclusive home
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Find a community
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Speak up and speak out
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Wrap up
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Post-course survey
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About this course
- $45.00
- 25 lessons
- 1 hour of video content