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

by Suzanne M. Johnson (Author), Elizabeth O'Connor (Author) "Just like all expectant parents, we embarked on our journey to parenthood with our eyes opened wide, our hearts overflowing with love, and our minds..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Guilford Press; 1 edition (31 May 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1572306637
  • ISBN-13: 978-1572306639
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.7 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 249,547 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'At last, a practical book on lesbian parenting, including 'dos and dont's,' sound advice, enlightening anecdotes, and plenty of resources. For Lesbian Parents addresses issues particular to lesbian mothers as well as situations universal to all new parents. A 'must read' for lesbian mothers and moms-to-be, as well as all those lucky enough to have such a family in their lives.' - Lesla Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies 'This book will help make a tremendous difference in the lives of lesbian parents. Personally, I couldn't put it down! I've read a lot of books on gay and lesbian parenting, and this one is truly incredible. I expect to turn to it time and time again as a valuable resource in parenting my own child.' - Kelly Taylor, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Alternative Family Magazine 'Johnson and O'Connor's extensive background in developmental psychology enables them to offer deep insight into a variety of childrearing issues, concerns, and questions.' - Sharon A. Cuff, MA, MSW, CSW

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This wise and reassuring book offers information and support for women forging a new path in what it means to be a family.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Written by two psychologists who also coparent two daughters, 22 Jun 2001
By Jill Curtis "jillcurtis3" (london) - See all my reviews
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Johnson and O'Connor are two psychologists who have co-authored this book For Lesbian Parents; they are also co-parenting two daughters.

They discuss the extra issues that lesbian mothers face to add to the joys and thrills of raising a child. The authors are open about the way they have answered their own daughter's questions - and the message they convey is that they want children to understand that 'different' does not mean 'worse'. Johnson and O'Connor accept that as a child in this position gets older questions will arise that pertain directly or indirectly to lesbianism - so lesbian parents who are struggling to find answers should be helped by this book.

They address the issue of homophobia and ways to deal with it. Most parents, whether straight, gay or lesbian, try to minimize the effect of stereotype reactions but children will inevitably meet sexist messages and prejudice, so they need to be prepared. But remember, it is very unlikely that a child with a lesbian mother will be the only child in the class without a father living at home.

Lesbian stepfamilies, stay-at home mothers, single lesbian mothers, and lesbian couples where both women have a child are just some of the combinations of lesbian families today. Coming out, adoption, known and unknown donor insemination are all subjects fully discussed in the book.

Gay fathers face many of the same issues as lesbian mothers so they should also benefit from reading this book. We are reminded that homosexual relationships can break up just as so many heterosexual relationships do, and that if this happens the children will be affected and will need help to understand and to deal with what is happening.

There are good resources listed for additional help: books, magazines, support groups, and organizations.

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