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What do you do when your child comes out to you?

How do you support a transgender or nonbinary child — especially when it feels unfamiliar, overwhelming, or even scary?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lulu, also known as The Momatrician — a pediatrician, parent coach, gender and sexuality educator, and the proud mom of a transgender child. But her journey didn’t begin with full understanding and acceptance.

Dr. Lulu opens up about:

Her honest, emotional response when her child came out
Growing up queer in a conservative Nigerian Catholic household
Why parental affirmation is life-saving for LGBTQ+ youth
The difference between accepting your child and truly affirming them
How parents can grow, even if they make mistakes

Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone seeking to understand the transgender experience better, this conversation will touch your heart and expand your perspective.

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📘 Dr. Lulu’s Book: About Your Black Transgender Child: Answers to Most of Your Burning Questions

🎙️ Podcast: Moms for Trans Kids

YouTube Podcast: Moms 4 Trans Kids

📲 Follow Dr. Lulu on Instagram
🌐 Learn more about Dr. Lulu

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:10 Dr. Lulu’s story of growing up queer
08:45 How she responded when her child came out
14:20 Understanding gender identity vs. biological sex
22:00 What it truly means to affirm your LGBTQ+ child
30:50 Advice for parents just starting this journey

"Parents! Don’t miss this — Thursday, July 24th at Noon CST, I’m going live with a workshop that’s changing the game: ‘How to Calm Your Teen’s Anxiety Without Triggering Yours.’ It’s only $19, and you’ll learn my Triangle Formula — real strategies that actually work. Spots are filling — grab yours now, link’s in the show notes!"

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When should I push my anxious child—and when is it too much?

In this episode, I share a personal story about my grandson learning to swim and the powerful lesson it taught me about supporting anxious kids through discomfort without sending them into panic.

If you're a parent wondering:

“Am I pushing too hard?”

“Should I back off?”

“How do I help my child grow without overwhelming them?”

…this episode is for you.

💡 You'll learn:

The difference between the comfort zone, growth zone, and panic zone

How to recognize your child's limits—and when to gently stretch them

Why anxiety needs baby steps, not big leaps

Practical tools for building your child’s confidence

🎯 BONUS: I’m hosting a live parent workshop this Thursday (July 24 at noon CST) where I’ll go even deeper into anxiety—what causes it, how it shows up, and how to support your child with calm, confidence, and clarity.

👉 Sign up here: https://cheerful-writer-462.kit.com/products/how-to-calm-your-teens-anxiety-witho

🧠 Your child can do hard things—and so can you. Let’s talk about how.

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What if helping your teen set just one clear, meaningful goal could shift their entire future?

In this episode, I’m joined by Phylicia Littleton, a National Certified Counselor and career consultant at Pearson Virtual Schools. We dive into how school counselors and parents can help teens set SMART goals that lead to real academic, emotional, and career success.

You’ll learn:
✅ How SMART goals improve motivation and reduce anxiety
✅ How to support your teen with realistic and effective goal setting
✅ Tips for time management, career planning, and building future readiness
✅ Why just one well-chosen goal can build lifelong confidence

Whether you're a parent, educator, or school counselor, you'll walk away with practical strategies to help teens turn their dreams into action, starting today.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on supporting teens through anxiety, growth, and success.

🔗 Learn more about Phylicia Littleton and Pearson Virtual Schools:
Pearson Virtual Schools
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"Parents! Don’t miss this — Thursday, July 24th at Noon CST, I’m going live with a workshop that’s changing the game: ‘How to Calm Your Teen’s Anxiety Without Triggering Yours.’ It’s only $19, and you’ll learn my Triangle Formula — real strategies that actually work. Spots are filling — grab yours now, link’s in the show notes!"

Find my podcast
Email me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com
Text me: 785-380-2064
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