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When Kids Say They’re Trans

A Guide for Thoughtful Parents

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Being the parent of a gender-questioning child is confusing. There is a lot of advice out there, but much of it goes against what many parents feel instinctively is the right approach. And the stakes are very high if you get it wrong.

There have been many books written for parents who are facilitating a child's gender transition, but almost none for parents who decide that social or medical transition is not the best option for their child.

Written by three professionals working in the field - Sasha Ayad, Lisa Marchiano and Stella O'Malley - When Kids Say They're Trans is explicitly a resource for parents who want their children to flourish, but do not believe that hasty medicalisation is the best way to ensure long-term health and well-being.

Parents who have successfully helped their children navigate gender distress without resorting to surgery and hormones have done so by actively taking the reins, not waiting until they found the right therapist or doctor. When Kids Say They're Trans will tell you all you need to know, and will give you the confidence to trust your own instincts.

©2023 Sasha Ayad, Lisa Marchiano, Stella O'Malley (P)2023 Swift Press Audio Parenting & Families Relationships Health

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'Essential reading for all parents and professionals supporting young people struggling with the issue of gender identity' (Louise Perry)
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such a good book, supportive for parents navigythis minefield. Asks lots of questions which are fantastic, supportive, kind, curious. A must for any parent/professional who is meeting Trans youth

Absolutely brilliant insight

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As the parent of a trans-boy, I am so glad I found this book through the article in the Times! It has really helped me understand the complexities and armed me with the skills to much better manage and navigate our future challenges. Thankyou from the bottom of my heart!

Excellent read!

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Deeply thoughtful and extremely helpful. All parents should read this how ever old your kids are right now

Compassionate and wise

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This evidence based approach to the issue of gender is an essential read. The authors’ knowledge, experience and compassion are clear throughout the book and the research is good quality. For a topic that can be confusing this explains things really well. If anyone has a child who is confused about gender this will be an important read.

Invaluable for parents, therapists, teachers, and health staff.

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Compassionate and useful guidance. A useful resource for all parents at all stages. Not just for those with gender questioning children as the issues are very widespread.

A really useful book for all of us.

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