PFLAG Transgender Network Newsletter offers some advice to parents of children expressing gender variance:

Your child has every good chance of growing up to be an exceptional and successful person.

If you feel overwhelmed, get support. You are not alone!

It’s not important right now where your child is going to end up relative to gender.

Don't think GAY.

This isn't about anything you've done "wrong."

This is significant, and your child takes it very seriously.

Place your child’s needs above your concerns about what others will think.

Research indicates that gender identity variance in children is a medical condition.

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