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Why gender-affirming care is good, evidence-based medicine
Recently, some states have attempted to classify gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender youth — such as puberty blockers and hormone …Read More
Four ways exercise can benefit gender-diverse kids
There’s no doubt that exercise is important for good health: It has many benefits for kids and teens, from helping …Read More
Worth the wait: Evan’s transition story
On June 1, 2021, Evan Bonnevie stood outside Boston Children’s Hospital, nervous with anticipation. But he wasn’t there for an …Read More
Transgender student athletes: Six things coaches should know
From elementary schools to the Olympics, questions abound about trans athletes, fairness, and equality, a topic we discussed last year, …Read More
Cancer care in transgender patients: Things to consider
Increasingly, transgender youth and adults are undergoing (or planning) gender-affirming surgery and taking masculinizing or feminizing hormones. If they have …Read More
Finding gender-affirming care: Elijah’s story
Elijah de la Torre and her family recently relocated from the second-largest state in the U.S. to the smallest. But …Read More
Four ways to support LGBTQ+ kids during the COVID-19 outbreak
Being stuck in close quarters with family can be stressful for any kid. But for some children, teens, and young …Read More
Transgender student athletes: What parents should know
Last summer, three Connecticut girls who have run high school track filed a federal discrimination complaint stating that the state’s …Read More
‘At complete peace’: Oliver’s transition story
Oliver Sutherland wants to help gender-diverse kids feel more comfortable in and out of the classroom. As a staff member …Read More
Leven’s story: Becoming more of who they’ve always been
“My name is Leven. I’m in seventh grade. I like hanging out with my friends, reading graphic novels, and going …Read More