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Ten Tips for Parents of a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender Child
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of Advocates for ...
Source: Advocates For Youth
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Understanding Sexual Minority Adolescents
Sexual orientation: What is it? Sexual orientation is a sensitive issue that affects all stages of life in many ...
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Community Support of Sexual Minority Adolescents
Introduction Community-based organizations and programs that work with youth can have a tremendous, positive impact on ...
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When Your Child Tells You He's Gay...
Your 16-year-old son comes to you for help on everything from friendships to French homework. The two of you banter for ...
Source: Education.com
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Making Schools Safe for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students
School safety is a problem for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students – or for youth who ...
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Attitudes Toward Sexual and Gender Minorities
PhobiasThe attitudes toward sexual and gender minorities are evident in the following key terms.HomophobiaHomophobia ...
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Talking To Teenagers about Sexual Orientation
What’s it all about?One of the passages of adolescence is the development and understanding of sexuality. This ...
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
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Practical Tips for Lesbian and Gay Parents Raising Teenagers
No doubt adolescence is tough. And for teens growing-up in lesbian and gay households, it can be even tougher. ...
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Supporting LGBT Kids
Supporting LGBT KidsIn an era when gay celebrities marry and popular TV shows commonly feature gay characters, it might ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Why It's Important to Talk About Sexual Orientation
Why It's Important to Talk about Sexual Orientation Whether or not you talk with your kids about sexual ...
Source: Families Are Talking
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Mental Health Issues in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
Research initiated nearly thirty years ago suggests that sexual minority youth are more likely than their nonminority ...
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Sexual and Gender Minorities Today
Research shows that youth are beginning to question their sexual identities at earlier ages, acknowledging their ...
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Counseling Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
Sexual and gender minority youth seldom seek therapy of their own accord. Most are referred for therapy by their ...
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Improving the School Experience for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Students
Interest in meeting the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered youth is growing, largely as a result of ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Supporting Your Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning Child
What It Means When My Child Says They Are Gay...Sexual orientation is a person's emotional, physical, spiritual, ...
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Stigma Management Strategies for Sexual and Gender Minorities
Sexual Minorities The process of managing one’s stigmatized identity, also termed stigma management, is complex for...
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Current Protocols and Controversies in Child and Adolescent Gender Transitioning
Many adolescents are adamant about their desire to undergo a partial or complete gender transition (De Vries,...
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When Biological Sex and Gender Identity Don't Align in Children
The extent to which the alignment between biological sex and gender identity is reinforced in psychological theory and...
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The Development of Sexual Orientation
The psychological and social processes inherent in the formation of a same-sex sexual orientation have captivated...
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When Biological Sex and Gender Identity Don't Align: Policing Practices
How significant is the relationship between biological sex and gender identity? The answer is surprising. It’s a...
