Parenting 2SLGBTQIA+ Children and Teens

Resources for parents and guardians of 2SLGBTQIA+ children and teens

Updated June 3, 2026
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My child told me they're trans ... what do I do? : a Q&A guide for parents of tr
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Paper Book
'My child just came out to me as trans: What should I do?' If you are a parent looking for an answer to this question, you have come to the right place. Gathering together practical advice and personal experiences from a range of parents, activists and experts, this FAQ book provides...
Out : a parent's guide to supporting your LGBTQIA+ kid through coming out and beyond
Sovec, John
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE 2024 AASECT SEXUALITY BOOK AWARD FOR GENERAL AUDIENCE SHORTLISTED FOR 2024 LGBTQ NON-FICTION LAMMY AWARD The coming out process for LGBTQIA+ adolescents can be a terrifying moment, not only for themselves, but also for their family and friends...
Gender : your guide : a gender-friendly primer on what to know, what to say, and
Airton, Lee
Paper Book
An authentic and accessible guide to understanding--and engaging in--today's gender conversation. The days of two genders--male, female; boy, girl; blue, pink--are over, if they ever existed at all. Gender is now a global conversation, and one that is constantly evolving. More...
Raising the transgender child : a complete guide for parents, families & caregiv
Angello, Michele
Paper Book
Written by top experts in the field, Raising the Transgender Childoffers much-needed answers to all the questions parents and other adults ask about raising and caring for transgender and gender diverse children: Is this just a phase? Did I do something to cause this? How do we protect...
This is a book for parents of gay kids : a question & answer guide to everyday l
Owens-Reid, Dannielle
Paper Book
Written in an accessible Q&A format, here, finally, is the go-to resource for parents hoping to understand and communicate with their gay child. Through their LGBTQ-oriented site, the authors are uniquely experienced to answer parents' many questions and share insight and guidance on both emotional...
The transgender teen : a handbook for parents and professionals supporting trans
Brill, Stephanie A.
Paper Book
Is it just a phase, a fad, or a real issue with your teen? This comprehensive guidebook explores the unique challenges that thousands of families face every day raising a teenager who may be transgender, gender-variant or gender-fluid. Covering extensive research and with many personal interviews,...
Gender born, gender made : [online electronic audiobook] raising healty gender-n
Ehrensaft, Diane
Paper Book
A groundbreaking guide to caring for children who live outside binary gender boxes We are only beginning to understand gender. Is it inborn or learned? Can it be chosen--or even changed? Does it have to be one or the other? These questions may seem abstract--but for parents whose...
The gender creative child : pathways for nurturing and supporting children who l
Ehrensaft, Diane
Paper Book
In her groundbreaking first book, Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft coined the term gender creative to describe children whose unique gender expression or sense of identity is not defined by a checkbox on their birth certificate. Now, with The Gender Creative Child, she returns to...
The transgender child : [online electronic book] a handbook for families and pro
Brill, Stephanie A.
Audiobook
Through extensive research and interviews, as well as years of experience working in the field, the authors cover gender variance from birth through college. Is this ever just a phase? How can you explain this to your neighbors and family? How can parents advocate for their children in elementary...
Unconditional : a guide to loving and supporting your LGBTQ child /
Eriksen, Telaina
Paper Book
Guidance on Providing Loving Support to Your LGBTQ Child Winner of the Sixth Annual Bisexual Book Award for Non-fiction, 2017 #1 Bestseller in Lesbian Studies Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ ChildĀ provides parents...
Free to be : understanding kids & gender identity
Turban, Jack L.
Ebook
This authoritative guide to understanding and navigating gender identity from an acclaimed expert on the mental health of transgender and gender diverse youth is "a must-read for anyone seeking to better understand how we can truly help all our children thrive" (Chelsea Clinton, #1 New...
Gender explained : a new understanding of identity in a gender creative world
Ehrensaft, Diane
Paper Book
Gender is everywhere. Politicians argue over it, educational systems struggle to define it, and our friends, neighbors, and children explore it. More than ever before, young people are questioning their gender identities and redefining the role of gender in their lives. How should our society-...

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