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Raising Rosie
Our Story of Parenting an Intersex Child
Eric Lohman and Stephani Lohman. Foreword by Georgiann Davis.
There is often medical pressure on parents of intersex children to have their child's gender reassigned at birth, based on cultural ideas of gender. When Rosie was born, Eric and Stephani Lohman decided to not have her gender reassigned. Part memoir, part guide, this book gives much needed information for parents of children born intersex children. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 7.72in x 5.47in / 196mm x 139mm, 192pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 97817859276762018, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-652-0 -
The Tiger Mum Who Came to Tea
Uttom Chowdhury, illustrated by Liz Whallett
For parents who are anxious about their child's attainment at school and beyond, this laugh out loud book uses visual humour and informed jokes to illustrate the pitfalls of competitive parenting, without being judgemental or didactic. Learn More2018, Hardback, 8.58in x 6.69in / 218mm x 170mm, 56pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 97817859244532018, Ebook, PDF, 56pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-818-0 -
When Are You Going to Get a Proper Job?
Parenting and the Creative Muse
Richy K. Chandler, illustrated by Richy K. Chandler
As a parent and graphic artist, Tariq finds himself stuck in a cycle of guilt, torn between quality time with his family and creative time in the studio. This beautifully illustrated comic humorously and helpfully looks at how to keep your creative muse happy while fulfilling the other important roles in your life. Learn More2017, Hardback, 7.20in x 6.18in / 183mm x 157mm, 112pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-324-62017, Ebook, PDF, 64pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-277-7 -
You Make Your Parents Super Happy!
A book about parents separating
Richy K. Chandler, illustrated by Richy K. Chandler
Explaining why parents decide to separate in simple, understandable language to children, this candid graphic story reassures and comforts any child whose parents are breaking up. Fully illustrated, with characters that any child can relate to, this book is a lifeline during a confusing time. Learn More2017, Hardback, 8.54in x 8.39in / 217mm x 213mm, 40pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 97817859241492017, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-776-3 -
Justice for Laughing Boy
Connor Sparrowhawk - A Death by Indifference
Sara Ryan. Foreword by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC
A personal account from the mother of Connor Sparrowhawk, a teenager with autism and epilepsy, who died due to neglect while in a specialist NHS unit. After Connor's death, Dr Sara Ryan started the #JusticeforLB campaign, which uncovered a wider failure by the NHS to appropriately care for people with learning difficulties. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.66in x 6.65in / 220mm x 169mm, 272pp, CA$27.95ISBN: 97817859234872017, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, CA$27.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-683-4 -
He's Always Been My Son
A Mother’s Story about Raising Her Transgender Son
Janna Barkin
This true story by a family about raising their transgender son is both a captivating read and an invaluable support source for parents facing similar issues. A warm, insightful portrait of a family that includes tips on helping young transgender people navigate their transition, it will support, educate and inspire. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 7.80in x 5.20in / 198mm x 132mm, 320pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 97817859274782017, Ebook, ePUB, 220pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-525-7 -
The Gender Agenda
A First-Hand Account of How Girls and Boys Are Treated Differently
Ros Ball and James Millar. Foreword by Marianne Grabrucker.
Aiming to tackle gender stereotypes head-on, two parents tweeted about the differences they experienced in raising their son and their daughter. What began as an attempt to retain their sanity in a gender obsessed world became a life changing experiment about gender identity presented in this collection of their online writing. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 7.80in x 6.14in / 198mm x 156mm, 184pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 97817859232032017, Ebook, ePUB, 184pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-633-9 -
Digital Kids
How to Balance Screen Time, and Why it Matters
Martin L. Kutscher, MD
Help children and young people to have healthy relationships with the internet with this handy book. Showing you when and why exposure to digital media becomes excessive and problematic, this book also provides practical steps for dealing with problems effectively. The book also includes advice for working with kids with ADHD and autism. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 6.57in / 215mm x 167mm, 144pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 97817859271262016, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-296-6 -
Exploiting Childhood
How Fast Food, Material Obsession and Porn Culture are Creating New Forms of Child Abuse
Edited by Jim Wild
Childhood today is big business. It is impossible for any child growing up to avoid intense marketing and research shows that these commercial pressures affect children's health and wellbeing. Featuring high profile contributors with hard-hitting views, this book argues that these corporate and commercial pressures are new forms of child abuse. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.06in / 229mm x 154mm, 224pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-368-62013, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-742-1 -
Having Your Baby Through Egg Donation
Second Edition
Ellen Sarasohn Glazer and Evelina Weidman Sterling
This is a comprehensive guide for those who are thinking of, or who are having a baby through egg donation. The second edition has been revised to cover fertility tourism and egg freezing and helpful advice is given on the personal and practical challenges involved. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.14in / 232mm x 156mm, 312pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-901-52013, Ebook, ePUB, 312pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-652-3
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