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What would you do if your child told you something that scared you?

Not because they’d done anything wrong — but because you didn’t understand… and you were terrified of how the world might treat them.

That’s exactly where Dr. Lulu found herself.

In this week’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Lulu — a pediatrician, parent coach, gender and sexuality educator, and a proud mom of a transgender child.

But her story isn’t neat and tidy. She didn’t always respond with the understanding and love she’s now known for. In fact, she shares how she was once her child’s first bully, not out of hate, but out of fear.

And that’s exactly why this conversation is so powerful.

Dr. Lulu gets real about:

• Growing up queer in a deeply religious and homophobic culture
• How she first reacted when her child came out as nonbinary and later transgender
• The difference between accepting your child and truly affirming them
• Why parental support is one of the biggest protectors against mental health struggles for LGBTQ+ youth

This episode is for any parent who wants to love their child well, even if they're still learning how.

If this topic feels uncomfortable, I encourage you to lean in. You don’t have to get everything right to be the parent your child needs; you just have to be willing to learn and grow.

And Dr. Lulu is here to help us do just that.

Sending you so much love,
Cynthia

P.S. Dr. Lulu’s book About Your Black Transgender Child is packed with honest answers to the questions so many parents are too afraid to ask out loud. Be sure to check it out!

Watch the full episode now!

Dr. Lulu's Bio and Links:

Dr. Lulu is a pediatrician, parent coach and mom of a transgender child on a mission to empower parents to foster healthier, more compassionate relationships with their children. While she primarily focuses on coaching parents of LGBTQ+ youth, she is happy to announce her brand new book to help assist parents even further.

Check out her contact info below. ⬇️

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My Workshop is THIS Thursday, July 24!

Every month, I am going to offer a different workshop where I am going to teach different topics around anxiety. I will always have a blurb about it at the end of my Monday newsletter. This is just FYI for those that are interested. I will also have promotional emails specifically about that workshop. If you are not interested in getting those workshop promotions, please just click the button below.

This Month's Workshop is:

$19.00 How to Calm Your Teen's Anxiety Without Triggering Yours Workshop In this workshop you will learn about the Triangle Formula to Calm Anxiety. Thursday, July 24, 12:00 pm CST. You will... Read more Sign Me Up!

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PS: I am speaking at a Back to School Event coming up soon, and I am offering a Belief Journal as a download that goes with my talk about creating a Belief Plan with your child! You will want this journal! Anyone who signs up for the VIP part of the Back to School Event gets an upgraded Yearly Belief Journal. I hope to see you at the event!

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“  While you're trying to protect your kid, don't inadvertently become your kid's first bully. ”

— Dr. Lulu

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