My Child Told Me They're Trans

My Child Told Me They're Trans...What Do I Do?

'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 answers to the most common questions you will have as a parent of a transgender child.

What if they change their minds? How do I make sure my child is safe at school? How do we tell our other children? Sharing their experiences of how they navigated their child's transition to raise a happy and healthy child, the parents in this book will give you the tools you need to support your trans child to thrive, while the experts provide a research-based perspective on supporting trans youth. With answers to everything you need to know - from social transition, mental health and medical care, through to schools, faith and your personal feelings as a parent - this is the ultimate resource for any family with a trans child.

"This book answers every single question a new parent has ever asked me- and it doesn't just give one answer, it gives many. Any new parent picking up this book will be informed, reassured and have a wealth of experience and perspectives at their fingertips" - Jennifer Shields, healthcare lead at Qtopia and Rainbow People Health & Wellbeing advisor at Pegasus Health

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Published: May 2023