10-year-old trans model becomes youngest to walk in New York Fashion Week
A true role model. A 10-year-old girl has become the youngest person to ever walk the runway at New York Fashion Week. Walking for Mel Atkinson, the designer behind Trans Clothing Company, Noella is a transgender model and walked in the company’s New York show. “It feels good that I’m already inspiring trans kids to […]
4 years ago
Trans children should receive treatment at a younger age, experts confirm
Experts have suggested that trans children can get gender transition treatment from the age of 14. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health has updated the guidelines. Experts said children can now start hormone treatment from 14. They also said children aged 15 and 17 could undergo surgeries. The group said withholding treatment is unethical […]
4 years ago
Trans teens who get hormone therapy make healthier, happier adults
…Even more so than those who accessed hormones as adults. New research from the US has found that transgender teens having access to gender-affirming hormone therapy in adolescence leads to better mental health in adulthood. The research, published Wednesday in PLOS One, compared data from a 2015 survey by the National Centre for Transgender Equality […]
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The Mothership Ep. 4: How to help your LGBTQI+ child come out
Have you thought about you’ll react if your child tells you they’re gay or trans? How do we as parents, help our LGBTQI+ kids navigate the process of coming out? And how can we be the best allies and cheerleaders we can be going forward? The Mothership is back and this week, activist and TV […]
4 years ago
What to do when your child tells you they’re transgender
“She asked me if in my heart I feel like a girl, because in her heart she felt like a boy” We all just want the best for our kids. We want them to be happy and fulfilled, in whatever life they choose for themselves. They’re sure to challenge us, and oh boy will they […]
5 years ago
Research finds that calling trans youth by preferred name can reduce suicides
Could acceptance be the answer to reducing trans teen suicide? Researchers believe so after conducting a study with 129 transgender and gender nonconforming youths. The study found that simply calling trans teens by their preferred name can significantly improve their mental health. Those carrying out the study assessed the use of the teens chosen names across […]
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