My child told me they're trans ... what do I do? : a Q&A guide for parents of trans children

'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. My Child Told Me They’re Trans... What Do I Do? Cover Of related interest Title Page Copyright Contents Acknowledgements Preface 1. Parent and Subject Matter Expert (SME) Biographies 2. Getting Started 3. Feelings as a Parent 4. Social Transition 5. Family Matters 6. Mental Health and Medical Care 7. Schools 8. Culture and Religion List of Additional Resources Index of Questions "A Q&A format book of the most frequently asked questions by parents of trans children, answered by parents of trans children who have been there, and whose trans children are thriving"-- Provided by publisher