The ultimate guide for gay dads : everything you need to know about LGBTQ parenting but are (mostly) afraid to ask by Rosswood, Eric, author instant download

The ultimate guide for gay dads : everything you need to know about LGBTQ parenting but are (mostly) afraid to ask by Rosswood, Eric, author instant download

247 pages ; 21 cm, \"Are you ready to have kids? More and more gay men are turning to adoption and surrogacy to start their own families. An estimated two million American LBGTQ people would like to adopt and an estimated 65,000 adopted children are living with a gay parent. In 2016, The Chicago Tribune reported that 10 to 20 percent of donor eggs went to gay men expanding their families via surrogacy, and in many places the numbers were up 50 percent from the previous five years. Gay parenting: having a kid is like coming out all over again, on a daily basis, especially if you have an infant. Was coming out stressful for you? It's about to get more intense and you will have a child watching your every move and listening to your every word. If you stutter or pause, they may pick up on your discomfort and could start to feel like something is wrong about their family unit. The Ultimate Guide For Gay Dads is jam packed with parenting tips and advice to help you build confidence and become the awesome gay dad you were meant to be!\"--, Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-238), The things about parenthood no one tells you about -- Coming out as a gay parent -- Name-calling -- Taking time off work -- Protecting your family -- Let's go shopping! -- When the baby is born : creating a birth plan -- Circumcision -- Feeding your baby : no boobie, no problem -- Diapers -- Doctors -- Immunizations -- Traveling with children -- Childproofing round one : the early years -- Early bonding with your children -- Parenting groups -- Questions you might get asked and how to respond to them -- How to find LGBT-friendly schools -- What to do on Mother's Day -- Childproofing round two : older children -- Questions and conversations gay dads may have with their children -- Gay dads raising girls -- How can I make sure my children have strong female role models? -- LGBT-friendly books for your kids -- Resources