Overview

Pediatrician Reviewed & RecommendedWhat do you do when you're a gay parent and your child comes home from school and tells you about the newest ""bad word"" she's learned... GAY? This workbook fills a critical gap for families in the LGBTQ+ community. Inspired by the author's real-life parenting experience, it helps children in LGBTQ+ families prepare for the difficult or confusing conversations they may encounter with peers, teachers, strangers, and even extended family members. Through guided activities, it empowers young readers to embrace their family's identity, deepen their sense of pride, and build confidence in who they are and where they come from. Most importantly, this workbook is designed for children and parents to complete together, creating intentional space for meaningful conversations at home - long before kids are put on the spot in the outside world. Created for youth ages 6-12 (with flexibility for younger and older children), this workbook supports kids in developing resilience as they navigate the complexities of identity and belonging in families with LGBTQ+ parents or caregivers. Readers are guided by Lex, an adorable, gender-neutral penguin who leads them through a journey of family pride, coping strategies, emotional awareness, and self-expression. Activities are designed for both independent engagement and collaborative family discussion. A dedicated Parent Section provides guidance, prompts, and language to help adults support their children with confidence. The author collaborated with a diverse group of LGBTQ+ parents throughout the development process. These families piloted early drafts with their own children, offering feedback that shaped the final version. The result is a workbook truly created by our community and for our community. This edition features two moms represented on the cover and throughout the workbook for families seeking this specific representation. Part of the Whatever Workbooks series.

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9781966150152

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""So few resources truly speak to the lived experiences of LGBTQ families in a world that still centers heteronormativity. What I especially love about this workbook is that it doesn't just support kids, it supports parents too. Tom has created something our community genuinely needs: a resource that helps children in LGBTQ families feel seen, prepared, resilient, and deeply proud of who they are and where they come from."" - Jaimie Kelton, Host of The Queer Family Podcast ""What makes this guide so special is that it meets kids with LGBTQ+ parents or family members exactly where they are - with honesty, empathy, and encouragement. It helps young people feel less alone while giving them tools to work through uncomfortable experiences. It reinforces that their feelings are valid, they are deeply supported, and their families are something to be proud of."" - Brian Rosenberg, Founder & Executive Director, Gays with Kids & GWK Academy Tom Tracy's My Family My Voice offers an affirming, empowering message to children growing up in loving LGBTQ+ families. This thoughtful book is a wonderful resource to help children who were adopted build confidence, pride, and resilience surrounded by the unwavering love and intentional commitment of their parents."" - Sue Hollar, Executive Director & CEO, The Barker Adoption Foundation ""Tom Tracy's workbook fills a critical gap in adoption resources with compassion, insight, and practicality. Children adopted into LGBTQ+ families deserve tools that help them explore identity, belonging, and pride in who they are, and this workbook provides exactly that. We were proud that families from CHSNJ had the opportunity to provide input during its development."" - Julie Dees, CEO, Children's Home Society of NJ ""When my children were young, we searched for families that looked like ours so they'd know they weren't alone. Today, queer families are more visible - this book will help even more feel seen, valued, and possible. I only wish we'd had it when my own children were growing up."" - Sam Leeson, Founder & Host, babyREADY Podcast ""My Family, My Voice is a powerful and affirming guide that gives families the tools, language, and confidence to show up for themselves and each other."" - David Morgenstern, CEO, gaddies

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