Joshua Joshua Jernigan (he/him/his) is a transgender rights activist and philanthropist living in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area where he and his husband are raising their daughter together. He started the Gender Education Network, an organization helping transgender and gender diverse kids 12 and younger, and is passionate about ensuring every child has a safe and loving home to nurture their growing identities.  He also is passionate about accurate LGBTQ+ History.  Most recently he published his first children’s books, Meet My: Best Friend, the first in a series of books about getting to know our trans loved ones.

Have you ever wondered how to best support the LGBTQ+ kids in your life? Acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community has created a culture where children often feel comfortable coming out earlier to their friends and family. Join me as we talk through things to do, and not to do, to support kids in your life as they come out to you.