Títulos em Criação de Filhos e Famílias

In the wake of a disastrous two-year relationship, Melissa Febos decided to take a break—for three months she would abstain from dating, relationships and sex. Her friends were amused. Did she really think three months was a long time? But to Melissa, it was. Ever since her teens, she had been in one relationship or another. It was time to focus on herself and examine the lifelong patterns that had got her to this point. When those three months ended, she decided to extend her celibate period, fearing that she had not yet gained the clarity she was searching for.

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.

Compassionate, biblical, and thought-provoking, Embodied is an accessible guide for Christians who want help navigating issues related to transgenderism.

In Forest Euphoria, Kaishian shows us this making of a scientist and introduces listeners to the queerness of all the life around us. Fungal species, we learn, commonly encompass more than two biological sexes—and some as many as twenty-three thousand. Some intersex slugs mutually fire calcium carbonate “love darts” at each other during courtship.

For many LGBTQ+ adults in midlife, the legacy of stigma, silence, and survival still lives in our bodies. We grew up during the AIDS crisis. We navigated Section 28. We were told we would end up lonely, tragic, or dead. And yet, we're still here. Still Here! Still Queer! Now What? is a...

After a traumatic armed robbery shakes his sense of safety, Eli begins therapy to process the fear and anxiety that follow. What starts as a search for healing soon becomes a journey of self-discovery, as long-buried memories and questions about identity begin to surface. Supported by his loving and unconventional family—his daughter Aria and partners Juliette, Tessa, and Mark—Eli confronts childhood wounds, explores his authentic self, and learns that vulnerability can be a source of strength rather than weakness.

TransparentSEE: How I learned to SEE through My Journey as a Parent of a Transgender Kiddo is a memoir of inner awakening and outer transformation told through the author’s experience of parenting a transgender child. Weaving metaphor, memory, and spiritual inquiry, this audiobook explores how one mother learns to see differently: her child, her past, her faith, and ultimately, herself. Each chapter builds on a “trans” word that metaphorically mirrors the author’s evolving understanding, offering a thematic journey from inherited belief to embodied truth.

Resounding Hush is a powerful, transformative journey of healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Sarah's life was shattered by the emotional and psychological abuse of a covert narcissist, leaving her questioning her worth and trapped in a toxic relationship. But through pain, perseverance, and unwavering determination, Sarah reclaimed her life, rediscovered her strength, and learned the true meaning of self-love.

Michael seemed like a typical New Yorker and in a lot of ways he was. He had a swagger and an accent that was unmistakable. That's what he wanted people to think about him. And he risked his life on 9/11 to come to the aid of his city. He was a hero-but that was not always the case throughout much of his life. Rescued from a life that was heading into crime and prostitution, Michael was reset on a road to become a responsible citizen.

Mind-Body, Birth is a research-based, easy-to-understand, and inclusive guide designed to help you achieve your best birth. Birth doesn't have to be something you suffer through just to get to the good part—birth can be the good part. In this book, you'll learn how to move beyond the fear of childbirth, allowing you to have a joyful birth experience that you are excited about. Mind-Body, Birth breaks down what actually makes childbirth painful (it's not what you think) and offers strategies to reduce that pain. You'll learn the barriers that get in the way of an awesome birth experience.

Trevor’s life changes overnight when a tragic accident leaves him in the care of his sharp-witted, fiercely loving grandmother Mary. Growing up in a house held together by sarcasm, stubborn routines, and unexpected humor, Trevor learns to survive with the help of his outspoken best friend Sarah and the quiet strength of the people who refuse to give up on him. When Mary’s health begins to fail, he’s pushed into adulthood before he’s ready, and the arrival of a guarded handyman named Alec slowly turns simple repairs into a life-changing connection built on trust, humor, and lasting love.

"This how-to guide is deeply authentic, utterly necessary, and, above all, hilarious" – GAY TIMES MAGAZINE “If you’re queer, pick this up and read it immediately. If you’re straight do the same” – CHARLEY MARLOWE “The type of book I needed to see on shelves growing up. Amy’s...

Society recognises a more diverse range of sexual identities than ever before, but people often still think we have to choose one and stick to it forever. If the idea of a single, unchanging sexual identity just doesn't fit right - this is the book for you. Challenging binary notions of...

In Sole’s Mom, educator Isabelle Camille chronicles her journey from the hopes and dreams she held for her daughter Sole to the profound acceptance of her son Sky. The book captures the heart-wrenching challenges and the ultimate triumph of love over societal expectations and personal fears. The narrative explores the intricacies of navigating gender identity within a family, societal pressures, and the internal conflicts faced by parents of transgender children. Isabelle offers a candid look at her fears, misconceptions, and the path to understanding and embracing her child's true self.

In My Child Is Trans, Now What?, Greene breaks the mold by offering a judgement-free guide to people across generations who want to support their trans youth but aren't sure of the best way to do so. Greene focuses on providing two key resources in this book: information and emotional support. He details what families can expect, what systems exist to support trans youth, and what loved ones can do to help.

"Mom, I'm trans." These courageous words started a one-year journey of discovery and hope between mother and daughter. The Underwater Ballerina presents raw, open, and honest dialogue that reveals the transgender quest for authenticity and teaches the many love lessons that come with acceptance. The narrative challenges a parent to choose a love response to their child. Why? Because as a powerful life force, love invites deeper unforeseen possibilities, nurtures new understanding, and widens the heart in ways unimaginable.

"Osmundson’s 2022 essay collection Virology established the NYU professor as a voice of his generation…In Spawning Season, Osmundson looks at queer parenthood and the natural world" -Boston Globe “A singular and deeply moving book. Osmundson has birthed a profound meditation on family and...

In "Gay Poems for Red States," Carver counters the injustice of a persistent anti-LGBTQ+ movement by asserting that a life full of beauty and pride is possible for everyone. More than a collection of poetry, Carver's earnest and heartfelt verses are for those wishing to discover and understand the vastness of Appalachia, and for the LGBTQ+ Appalachians who long for a future -- and for a home -- in an often unwelcoming place.

Queerphobic and transphobic messaging can arrive from nearly any direction, and once queer and trans people are exposed to the fear, disgust and judgement people have for otherness, it can easily fester into internalized oppression. In a society that promotes the narrative of self-loathing queers, loving and accepting ourselves can be hard to imagine, let alone achieve.

A practical guide to help make nonmonogamous events and communities more inclusive of all genders and sexualities.