The a guide to creating families and raising children Clunis, D. Merilee. creator Green, G. Dorsey. text bibliography nyu New York Berkeley, Calif.] Seal Press Distributed by Publishers Group West c2003 2003 2nd ed. monographic eng

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x, 403 p. 23 cm. 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. 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. D. Merilee Clunis, G. Dorsey Green. Includes bibliographical references and index. Lesbian mothers Parenting Children of gay parents Gay parents HQ75.53 .C58 2003 649.1 C6494L2 1580050905 2004266951 DLC 040112 20160527195313.0 277560