Title: The lesbian parenting book : a guide to creating families and raising children /
Authors: Clunis, D. Merilee.; Green, G. Dorsey.
Publisher: Seal Press ; Distributed by Publishers Group West,
Year: 2003
Subjects: Lesbian mothers.; Gay parents.; Children of gay parents.; Parenting.
Abstract: This new edition of the now classic guidebook on lesbian parenting covers topics from how to get pregnant to coping with today's teens. Written by two experienced lesbian therapists and parents, this completely revised edition of The Lesbian Parenting Book has been updated to reflect the contemporary cultural and political landscape, as well as current trends in parenting. Drawing on the real-life experiences of lesbian families and the latest information from family specialists and researchers, the authors present detailed, chapter-by-chapter information on each stage of parenthood and child development. An essential text for every lesbian who is involved in -- or considering -- raising a family.
Contents: Note to the New Edition -- Introduction: Navigating the journey of lesbian parenting -- Our lives as lesbian families -- Parenting our children as they grow -- Resources -- Appendices: A second-parent adoption -- B alternative insemination and infertility workups -- C sample parenting agreement -- D test of twelve - Notes -- General bibliography -- Selected bibliography - Index - Acknowledgments -- About the Authors.