Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child

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Synopsis
Providing Support if Your Child is Transgender or LGBTQ+Winner of the Sixth Annual Bisexual Book Award for Non-fiction, 2017#1 Bestseller in Lesbian StudiesUnconditional is a parenting guide book that provides parents of an LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning) child with a framework for helping their LGBT child navigate a world that isn’t always welcoming. Tips from a mother with experience. In Unconditional, author Telaina Eriksen, a professor at Michigan State University, explains what she and her husband have learned through the experience of parenting a gay child. She covers topics like how to handle kids coming out, being an advocate for LGBTQ+ children, how to help your child deal with stress unique to LGBTQ+ kids, and finding a LGBTQ+ family. This book is a must read for anyone who thinks their child is transgender or otherwise LGBTQ+.A guide for supporting your LGBT child. What if my child is transgender? Eriksen covers the science of gender, understanding gender dysphoria, and how to help a transgender child through the stages of development. What if I have more general LGBTQ+ family needs? Throughout the book, both parents and kids share their stories, and Eriksen directs parents to various resources online for help. This LGBT family book teaches the principles of unconditional parenting, love, and learning.Inside, learn:How to advocate for policies that protect your childWays to educate well-meaning, but misguided friends or familyStrategies keep your kid talking if your child is transgender or LGBTQ+Signs of unhealthy relationshipsWhen to consider therapy for your child or your familyHow to find an LGBTQ+ community (including inclusive churches)If you liked LGBT books, best sellers like The Gender Identity Guide for Parents, The Savvy Ally, or The End of Gender, you’ll love Unconditional.
Copyright:
2022

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
149 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781642509465
Related ISBNs:
9781642509458
Publisher:
Mango Media
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Telaina Eriksen.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Parenting and Family, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Social Studies
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
Eric Rosswood

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