Parenting Transgender Youth: Insights from Leslie Lagerstrom & Dr. Elizabeth Reeve

What is your experience with – or knowledge of – transgender individuals? What do you know about the mental health challenges transgender youth may face and factors that help them thrive and succeed in life?   This week, mom and blogger Leslie Lagerstrom (creator of Transparenthood) and child and adolescent psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve join Marti & Erin for a candid and informative discussion on raising a transgender child. Tune in to learn how to help family and friends accept and support the child and develop a deeper understanding of both the risks and protective factors that influence mental health outcomes for transgender youth.     WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU LEARNED ABOUT TRANSGENDER YOUTH IN THIS EPISODE?   Do you know a transgender person? What did you hear in this Mom Enough discussion that gave you a new perspective on issues faced by transgender youth and their families? How might you support a transgender friend or family member?     WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PARENTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH?   ❉ TRANSFORMING FAMILIES.  "Transforming Families is a community where transgender, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth and their families come together to support each other in a safe, welcoming space."   ❉ GENDER SPECTRUM. This organization supports families and professionals create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for children and teens.   ❉ PARENTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH OR GENDER NONCONFORMING INDIVIDUALS. Listen to this Mom Enough episode to learn about parental responses that will help or hinder a transgender child's health and well-being, common feelings and concerns for parents navigating raising a transgender child, and appropriate interventions to support families and youth.   ❉ PARK NICOLLET'S GENDER SERVICES. One of several healthcare organizations offering care for people of all gender identities and expressions.