The Gay Uncle S Guide To Parenting

Author : Brett Berk
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-23
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780307495648

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The Gay Uncle's Guide to Parenting by Brett Berk Pdf

When your toddler's bowel movements seem more important than world peace, mealtimes require strategic negotiations, and you haven't had a night out in eight months, it's time to admit something needs to change. Let Gay Uncle Brett Berk take you by the hand and walk you down the path to parental enlightenment. With over twenty years of experience working with young children, but no kids of his own, Brett uses his expert outsider's perspective to break moms and dads out of the Parenting Bubble, an alternate universe where under-table dining, Everest-like toy piles, and hourly tantrums somehow seem "normal". Packed full of candid advice, handy checklists, and hilarious stories of parents even crazier than you, The Gay Uncle's Guide to Parenting reveals how consistency, patience, and keeping your emotions in check are key to overcoming almost any parenting struggle, and will help your kids gain the structure they need to develop and learn new skills, and allow you to be a person as well as a parent. - Learn how to form a Sitter Stable, and get out of the house on a regular basis - Read about how Lifeboating--carting around too much stuff--limits your child's development, and how you can avoid it - Discover the magic of the EAR Method for talking to kids: Explain, Adjust, Redirect. (It really works!) - Uncover the truth behind tantrumming, and find out how you can put out the fire instead of fanning the flames

Author : Glenn Garner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781510757554

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The Guncle Guide by Glenn Garner Pdf

Pride.com called it "The gay uncles' rule book we never knew we needed!" Gay uncles have become one of the most beloved family members (not to mention amazing role models), and National Guncles Day has even become a social media-approved holiday, inspiring adorable Instagram photo ops. The family dynamic in the 21st century has become anything but typical. With the progress of social awareness in our society, there comes a new, ever-changing, diverse face of America. But one thing that’s almost universal with the American family is the guncle! Introductory material from Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls, Looking, Party Monster) and Johnny Sibilly (Pose, The Deuce, Liza on Demand) sets the tone for this fun, interactive guide all guncles will enjoy. Packed with relateable and sometimes surprising stories, you'll also find: Quotes from famous guncles like James Baldwin, Oscar Wilde, RuPaul Charles, Ian McKellen, Harvey Milk, Lil Nas X, and more Guncle Wisdom boxes containing takeaways from the chapters Advice on how to talk to your nieces and nephews about being gay and coming out (you or them!) Stats on LGBTQ youth and mental health The ultimate guncle bucket list How to spoil your nieces and nephews Photo tips for being the best insta-guncle around And more! In The Guncle Guide, Glenn Garner, who has gained a lifetime of knowledge as a gay uncle to twenty-two nieces and nephews, imparts some of that wisdom through heartwarming anecdotes and useful tips and tricks. This book will make the perfect gift for your own beloved guncle.

Author : Jamie Campbell Naidoo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781598849615

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Rainbow Family Collections by Jamie Campbell Naidoo Pdf

As one of the only highly praised resources on this important topic, this thoughtfully compiled book examines and suggests picture books and chapter books presenting LGBTQ content to children under the age of 12. Highlighting titles for children from infancy to age 11, Rainbow Family Collections examines over 250 children's picture books, informational books, and chapter books with LGBTQ content from around the world. Each entry in Rainbow Family Collections supplies a synopsis of the title's content, lists awards it has received, cites professional reviews, and provides suggestions for librarians considering acquisition. The book also provides a brief historical overview of LGBTQ children's literature along with the major book awards for this genre, tips on planning welcoming spaces and offering effective library service to this population, and a list of criteria for selecting the best books with this content. Interviews with authors and key individuals in LGBTQ children's book publishing are also featured.

Author : Eric Rosswood
Publisher : Mango Media
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781633534889

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The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads by Eric Rosswood Pdf

A parenting guide tailored to gay dads in the post-DOMA era, featuring advice from pediatricians, educators, lawyers, and other same-sex parents. More and more gay men are turning to adoption and surrogacy to start their own families. An estimated two million American LBGTQ people would like to adopt, and an estimated 65,000 adopted children are living with a gay parent. In 2016, The Chicago Tribune reported that ten to twenty percent of donor eggs went to gay men expanding their families via surrogacy, and in many places the numbers were up fifty percent from the previous five years. Having a kid is like coming out all over again—daily—especially if you have an infant. If you found coming out stressful, it’s about to get more intense. You will have a child observing your every word and action. If you stutter or pause, they could pick up on your discomfort and may begin feeling like something is wrong about their family unit. But don’t worry! This guide is packed with tools to build your confidence and become the awesome dad you were meant to be. Unlike other parenting books with whole chapters dedicated to mothers (such as how to get the perfect latch when breastfeeding), this book offers subjects more relevant to gay fathers. It addresses how to find LGBTQ-friendly pediatricians and schools, how to childproof your home with style, how to answer potentially awkward questions about your family from strangers (like “Where is their mother?), how two-dad families can celebrate Mother’s Day, and much more. The book also includes tips and advice from pediatricians, school educators, lawyers, and other same-sex parents.

Author : Dannielle Owens-Reid,Kristin Russo
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781452142425

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This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids by Dannielle Owens-Reid,Kristin Russo Pdf

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 and practical topics. Filled with real-life experiences from gay kids and parents, this is the book gay kids want their parents to read.

Author : Charles Silverstein
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0070574529

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A Family Matter by Charles Silverstein Pdf

Case histories, demonstrating ways in which parents of gay children have dealt with their fears and guilt are included in this discussion of the problems that often follow the discovery of a son's or daughter's homosexuality.

Author : Arlene Istar Lev
Publisher : Berkley
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0425191974

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The Complete Lesbian and Gay Parenting Guide by Arlene Istar Lev Pdf

Gay parenting is a productive and positive decision, but author and lesbian mother Arlene Lev admits it isn't always an easy one. With practical wisdom and advice, and personal real-life stories, Lev prepares gay parents for this endeavor with everything they need to know and everything they can expect while making their own significant and challenging mark on family life in the 21st century.

Author : Telaina Eriksen
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781642509465

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Unconditional by Telaina Eriksen Pdf

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 Studies Unconditional 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 child Ways to educate well-meaning, but misguided friends or family Strategies keep your kid talking if your child is transgender or LGBTQ+ Signs of unhealthy relationships When to consider therapy for your child or your family How 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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCSD:31822036343077

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The Publishers Weekly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Allan Sadac
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781648768736

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Parenting Your LGBTQ+ Teen by Allan Sadac Pdf

Raise your LGBTQ+ teen with compassion and confidence Parenting teens can be a nerve-wracking experience, and raising an LGBTQ+ teen can present even more questions. This book is filled with guidance, exercises, and inspiration to help you create a nurturing and affirming environment for your teen. You'll discover how to tackle common parenting issues, learn about the LGBTQ+ experience, and gain the confidence and tools to support and empower your teen. Understand your teen—Learn why parenting teens can be so tricky, what important LGBTQ+ terms mean, answers to common questions, and what may be in store for your LGBTQ+ teen. Encourage dialogue—Get tips for sparking important conversations around key topics like mental health, bullying, sex and relationships, gender identity and expression, and more. Explore relatable stories—Discover anecdotes about parents and teens across the LGBTQ+ spectrum so you can gain new perspectives on sexual orientation and gender identity. Understand and connect with your LGBTQ+ teen—and help them truly thrive—with this guide for parents.

Author : Chris Tompkins
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-14
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781538136270

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Raising LGBTQ Allies by Chris Tompkins Pdf

“[A] powerful treatise on creating a more accepting world.” — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Creating LGBTQ allies happens one child at a time. And it begins with each of us. Raising LGBTQ Allies sheds light on the deeper, multi-faceted layers of homophobia. It opens up a conversation with parents around the possibility they may have an LGBTQ child and shows how heteronormativity can be harmful if not addressed clearly and early. Although not every parent will have an LGBTQ child, their child will jump rope or play tag with a child who is LGBTQ. By showing readers the importance of having open and authentic conversations with children at a young age, Chris Tompkins walks parents through the many ways they can prevent new generations from adopting homophobic and transphobic beliefs, while helping them explore their own subconscious biases. Offering specific actions that parents, family members, and caregivers can take to help navigate conversations, address heteronormativity, and challenge societal beliefs, Raising LGBTQ Allies serves as a guide to help normalize being LGBTQ from a young age. Creating allies and a world where closets don’t exist happens one child at a time—and it begins with each of us and what we say, as much as what we choose not to say.

Author : Deborah M. Merrill
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781442254190

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When Your Gay or Lesbian Child Marries by Deborah M. Merrill Pdf

Massachusetts became the first state in the country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2004, and after the landmark decision of Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, same-sex marriage is legal in all fifty states. More than 70,000 same-sex couples have married in the U.S. Although these couples have the right to marry, it is not without its costs to their families, particularly to their relationships with their parents. Some parents may not accept their child’s decisions; others don’t understand how marriage may be different for their children or the obstacles that they may face in being part of a same-sex union. When Your Gay or Lesbian Child Marries: A Guide for Parents examines how same-sex marriage changes the relationships between parents and their gay or lesbian adult children. It is also a guide for parents to better understand how parent/child bonds are transformed from the time of the child “coming out of the closet” to the raising of his or her own children. It will also serve to help parents understand the contours of same-sex marriage and their child’s struggles as he or she navigates marriage, parenthood, and family relationships over time. Based on interviews with married (or previously married) gay men and women who had at least one parent alive during their marriage as well as parents who have both a married gay/lesbian child and a married heterosexual child, the author offers stories from people who illustrate a range of experiences. From coming out, to raising children, from wedding day ceremonies to separations and divorce, the stories found in these pages show how families can come together or fall apart, but also offer hope and guidance for those who want to be supportive parents and in-laws, and to adult children who hope to maintain healthy relationships with their parents after marriage.

Author : Betty Fairchild,Nancy Hayward
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0156006057

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Now that You Know by Betty Fairchild,Nancy Hayward Pdf

Addresses the questions and doubts that trouble parents as they learn to acknowledge and accept their child's homosexuality.

Author : Stephanie A. Brill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UCSC:32106018036779

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The Queer Parent's Primer by Stephanie A. Brill Pdf

When a family is headed by two women, which one is the mommy? If two dads show up at the soccer game, what do you tell your teammates? As families evolve into new constellations, the practical challenges attached to raising children are enormous. There may be custody disputes, public queer-bashing, and other forms of homophobic intolerance that the whole family is forced to endure.This empathetic guide offers gay and lesbian parents some real-life parenting solutions to the many obstacles they encounter. Through examples and interactive exercises, author Stephanie Brill encourages parents to think their way through conflict, and find ways to define and protect their family, and nourish a proud and loving household.There is plenty of concrete advice to help readers present their families with pride, and to teach children to resist gender stereotyping. The author deftly handles loaded issues such as coming out, finding culturally sensitive childcare and making decisions about spirituality and family celebrations. The special concerns of single parents and the complications of breaking up are addressed as well.

Author : Sarah Brannen
Publisher : Hodder Children's Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1444960938

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Uncle Bobby's Wedding by Sarah Brannen Pdf

Chloe loves, loves, LOVES her special uncle Bobby. So when she learns that Uncle Bobby is going to be getting married to his boyfriend Jamie she's not at all pleased. What if Uncle Bobby doesn't have time to play with Chloe anymore? But after spending a fun-filled day with Bobby and Jamie, she soon realises she's not losing an uncle, but gaining a whole new one! An uplifting celebration of love in all its forms, this book is perfect for any child who has a special grown-up in their life.