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When Kids Say They’re Trans

A Guide for Thoughtful Parents

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When Kids Say They’re Trans

By: Sasha Ayad, Lisa Marchiano, Stella O'Malley
Narrated by: Kit Harvey
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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

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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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When Kids Say They're Trans" is an invaluable resource for parents. It is a compassionate and informative exploration of the complexities children face.

Authors Sasha Ayad, Lisa Marchiano, and Stella O’Malley bring a wealth of professional experience to the table, providing invaluable insights into the challenges faced by parents in this situation. They acknowledge the confusion and high stakes involved, and offer a balanced, thoughtful guide for those seeking the best path forward.

One of the book's strengths lies in its balanced approach. It acknowledges the challenges faced by parents while centering the experiences and needs of children. This delicate balance fosters empathy and encourages open, honest conversations within families.

The book's accessibility is commendable. The language is clear, concise, and devoid of jargon, making it easily digestible for readers from various backgrounds. The organisation of the content is thoughtful, gradually building a comprehensive understanding in a child's life.

In conclusion, this book is a must-read for any parent seeking to support their child with love, understanding, and informed guidance. It is a testament to the power of empathy and education in creating a world where all children can thrive.

This is an absolute must read for all parents.

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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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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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Its mention of becoming an activist gives the impression of an unbalanced view of the subject. Whoever must of the book gives a well thought description of the issues.

Quite a balanced discussion with some exceptions

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An informative, evidence based, compassionate guide, rooted in acceptance of gender non-conformity while challenging prevailing narratives about its meaning and the necessity of social transition and medical intervention. Potential readers should question the motives of those who would try and discourage them from reading this or anything else that can help them to understand and respond to their children’s gender non-conformity. What is to be lost in reading widely before making a decision on such an important topic?

Valuable resource

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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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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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