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Prologue: This book is for you -- Trans supportive parent self-assessment -- part one. Understanding gender and identity: 1. Aren't there only two genders? ; 2. How does the binary limit us? ; 3. Aren't they too young to know? ; 4. Why didn't they show signs -- or did I miss them? ; 5. Is trans identity anti-feminist? -- part two. Decision-making and support: 6. What if they're wrong and change their mind? ; 7. If they are neurodivergent, can they know? ; 8. Shouldn't we wait until they're eighteen? ; 9. Am I going to lose my child? -- part three. Concerns about well-being and safety: 10. Will they have a hard life? ; 11. Are they risking their health? ; 12. Isn't transition dangerous and permanent? ; 13. Will they ever be safe? ; 14. Will they ever find love? -- part four. Family, social, and cultural impacts: 15. Will people think I'm a bad caregiver? ; 16. What if we lose family, friends, and our connection to culture? ; 17. Do we need to rewrite history? ; 18. Will I have grandkids? -- part five. From understanding to action: 19. How can I make a broader impact? ; 20. What's next for us? -- Ever-evolving glossary of gender and sexuality terms -- Bibliography -- Additional resources -- Index -- Acknowledgments -- About the author
"Raising Trans Kids is the essential guide for parents, families, and educators committed to creating a world where transgender and nonbinary youth can thrive. With compassionate insights, evidence-based research, and practical advice, this groundbreaking book provides the clarity and reassurance needed to navigate the complex journey of raising trans and gender-expansive children"--