Parenting 2SLGBTQIA+ Children and Teens

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

Updated June 13, 2023
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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,...
Rainbow relatives : real-world stories and advice on how to talk to kids about L
Karatas, Sudi
Paper Book
Whether you have your own questions because you're preparing to come out to your kids, or you aren't sure how to explain to your kids why their uncle has a boyfriend or why their friend has two mommies, this book can help. With an entertaining and educational approach to educating yourself and your...
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...
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 Child provides parents...
Helping your transgender teen : a guide for parents /
Krieger, Irwin
Paper Book
Going through puberty and adolescence presents unwelcome changes for many transgender youth, and this book provides advice to parents of transgender teens to help them understand what their child is experiencing and feeling during this challenging time. Addressing common fears and...

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