If your child is questioning their gender identity, you may have questions of your own-The Conscious Parent's Guide to Gender Identity helps answer those questions, providing a relationship-oriented approach to supporting your child's journey. Conscious parenting means being present with your children and taking the time to understand their point of view, especially when it comes to supporting their exploration of gender identity. Using this mindful method, you can support and guide your children as they discover their authentic selves. With this easy-to-navigate guide, you'll learn how to: -Communicate openly with your child about gender identity -Empower your child to make their own decisions -Create a welcoming environment at home -Guide your child through social and medical transitions -Help your child feel comfortable with friends, at school, and in your community -Deal with others' opinions about your parenting choices -Plan a happy, successful future for you and your child This mindful method of parenting will allow you and your children to strengthen your bond while allowing them to be who they truly are.

'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.