For Lesbian Parents: Your Guide to Helping Your Family Grow Up Happy, Healthy, and Proud

Johnson, Suzanne M.; O'Connor, Elizabeth

ISBN 10: 1572306637 / ISBN 13: 9781572306639

Published by Guilford Publications, 2001

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1572306637I4N00

Synopsis:

Raising a child is overwhelming, thrilling, exhausting, terrifying, and joyous--and all at the same time. In addition to the adjustments that any new parents must make, lesbian mothers face numerous special questions and concerns. From coming out to your child to coping with the pressures of trying to be a lesbian super-mom, this wise and reassuring book offers information and support for women forging a new path in what it means to be a family. The authors are uniquely qualified for the task as expert developmental psychologists who are also coparenting two young daughters. With clarity and wit, they offer helpful advice on what kids need to know, and at what age; how to help them respond to questions and teasing from peers; ways to foster sensitivity in relatives, teachers, and others; how to talk to teens about their own developing sexuality; how parenting affects couple relationships; and much more. Chapters are packed with the insights and experiences of lesbians who have come to be parents in a variety of ways. Also included are listings of useful web sites, publications, and other resources.

Winner--Best Parenting Book, ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards

About the Author:

Suzanne M. Johnson, PhD, is Professor and Chairperson of Psychology at Dowling College. She lives on Long Island, New York, with coauthor Elizabeth O'Connor and their two daughters.

Elizabeth O'Connor, PhD, is a researcher and writer focusing on child development, adult relationships, and families. She lives on Long Island, New York, with coauthor Suzanne M. Johnson and their two daughters.

Bibliographic Details

Title: For Lesbian Parents: Your Guide to Helping ...
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket