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‘Perhaps Life Would Be Easier if I Shaved, But Why?’

By Alok Vaid-Menon — 2019

When I told my family I was trans, one of their initial reactions was, “But you’re so hairy! It’s going to be so difficult to remove all your hair to be a woman, so you should just give up.” They were zeroing in on my body hair as the barrier for me to be seen as feminine.

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Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children

A groundbreaking guide to caring for children who live outside binary gender boxes We are only beginning to understand gender.

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Diane Ehrensaft
2025
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The Gender Identity Workbook for Kids: A Guide to Exploring Who You Are

Transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) children need validation and support on their journey toward self-discovery. Unfortunately, due to stigma and misinformation, these kids can be especially vulnerable to bullying, discrimination, and even mental health issues such as anxiety or depression.

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Kelly Storck
2018
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Trans Kids and Teens: Pride, Joy, and Families in Transition

A comprehensive guide to the medical, emotional, and social issues of trans kids. These days, it is practically impossible not to hear about some aspect of transgender life.

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Elijah C. Nealy
2025
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The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes

In her groundbreaking first book, Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft coined the term “gender creative” to describe children whose unique gender expression or sense of identity is not defined by a checkbox on their birth certificate.

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Diane Ehrensaft
2016
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Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens

Is it just a phase, a fad, or a real issue with your teen? This comprehensive guidebook explores the unique challenges that thousands of families face every day raising a teenager who may be transgender, gender-variant or gender-fluid.

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Stephanie A. Brill, Lisa Kenney
2016
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Mom, I’m Not a Girl: Raising a Transgender Child | Cosmopolitan

In Cosmo’s first documentary, “Mom, I’m Not a Girl,” a mother speaks about raising her son Penelope, who is anatomically female.

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2015
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What Gender Identity Means to Today’s Teens

What does your teen think about gender?

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2019
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It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity

Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others.

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Theresa Thorn
2019
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The Conscious Parent’s Guide to Gender Identity: A Mindful Approach to Embracing Your Child’s Authentic Self

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.

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Darlene Tando
2016
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We’re Raising Our Kids with No Gender | My Extraordinary Family

A THROUPLE are bringing up their two-year-old baby as ‘theyby,’ a term that refers to gender neutral parenting where the baby isn’t outwardly identified by its parents as either a boy or a girl.

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2020
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