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Posted by: Melissa and Mikael McLaren on Jun 09, 2021

As the parents of a transgender teenager, we look forward to June as a time to celebrate with our daughter and pay honor to the history of the LGBTQ movement. We also like to share what we’ve learned in the hopes of supporting other parents.

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Supporting LGBTQ Youth: Tips for Family Members
Research shows that family acceptance correlates with improved physical and psychological health for LGBTQ youth. Here are some ways that families can create an accepting environment for children and adolescents to feel comfortable coming out.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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