I picked this up because I'm trans, and I want to find resources for anything in the future that I want a book recommendation for. I want to become a teacher, and I thought this would be a great beginner's guide for parents, and I was right! I think that this was written in such a way that anyone can read it, whether you're a trans person and want to find a book in case your parents or anyone in your family wants to learn more, or you're a parent with a child who came out as trans or you want to become a parent and want to have this in your hands. I really would recommend this to anyone, but especially parents or parental figures in someone's life.

A great resource for families and libraries to support transgender humans of all ages. A strong recommend for libraries and homes.

The moment I saw this book I had to request it. Having a trans kid, I knew this would be a must have/read.

From the very beginning this blew me away. I love my V.I.P and support them 100% but I know they are going through something I can never fully understand so wanted to make sure I had as much knowledge at my disposal as possible. And this book has given me that and so much more.
Yes, some topics I knew about but it gave me a fresh perspective and even explained things in such a simple yet clever way I now know how best to be there for, not only my VIP, but others I may meet and great examples of how to explain what transgender is/means to my VIP when talking to family members etc ..

It’s filled with advice, helpful techniques & exercises (I love the Joy Exercises) it’s just a wonderful & informative read that I know I’ll refer back to.

I’m giving it 4.5 because one area I didn’t fully agree with. I’ve spent 14 years calling my VIP their original pronoun and the change was a massive adjustment for me so I did slip up a lot. Now I rarely make any mistakes but when I do, it has nothing to do with me not seeing them for who they are it’s because I’m human and make mistakes. That simple. And that did upset.

Other than that this is a fantastic book and I’m so grateful I was able to read it. Thank you so much, NetGalley & Rowman & Littlefield, for the arc.

Ben V. Greene’s MY CHILD IS TRANS, NOW WHAT? is a compassionate, invaluable tool for parents of trans kids. It acknowledges the complexity of parenting a transgender child--particularly that in how other's may respond, and offers practical advice and emotional support.
Parents are often faced with unfamiliar situations and may not always know how to react or respond immediately. While encouraging interaction with others in their shoes is important, it's equally crucial to provide concrete resources like this book to help parents know where to start. It would be a valuable addition to any library or LGBTQ+ center.
I wish my parents had had a book like this, and honestly, they could still use it.

Thank you to Rowman & Littlefield Publishers for providing a review copy.

"My Child is Trans, Now What: A Joy Centered Approach to Support" by Ben Greene is a great new resource for anyone with a trans loved one. If you have a child, relative, friend, student, etc. who is transgender, get this book!! It is chock-full of information that can help you understand and learn to be an ally or a champion for them.

Transgender means having a gender identity that is different from the one you are biologically assigned at birth. There are trans men and trans women as well as nonbinary, which means having any identity other than exclusively male or female. You don't need to learn all the varieties of gender, just the ones of the people in your life that matter to you.

Book Sections cover The Coming Out Process, Building Strong Foundations, and Supporting Trans Youth in the World.

The Coming Out part includes basics, coming out to yourself, at home, and in the community.

Building Strong Foundations includes processing your feelings, getting your VIP (trans loved one) mental and emotional support, medical transition, and finding joy.

Supporting Trans Youth in the World: What to Expect and What You Can Do includes understanding current stigma, going to school, accessing healthcare, leaving the nest, going to college and work, and supporting trans youth around the country.

In the end, there is a glossary, an index, acknowledgments, notes, and about the author. Ben Greene is a trans man who is a public speaker and LGBTQ+ Inclusion Consultant.

The most important thing to know is that your trans VIP needs your love and support even if you don't understand it right away.

Another key point for me was that gender identity and gender expression are not the same. Someone doesn't need to dress the way they identify in order to earn that identity. When your trans VIP finally feels like themselves, they will be more comfortable and may have gender euphoria, which is joy in their gender identity.

There is so much information in this book, and all of it is useful to parents of trans children. I'm so grateful for this reference, which came at the perfect time for me!!

Thank you to Netgalley, Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group, and author Benjamin V. Greene, for providing this e-book ARC so that I could give you my honest review.

This was very informative. Definitely useful for parents whose children disclose that they’re trans. Full of great stories and examples of parents with experience.

"I am still the same person I was when I was sitting on a stool; I’m just more comfortable in this armchair. There are things that may change, but the person that you know and love is still very much alive—they’re just more comfortable."

This is one of the first quotes in the book that stood out to me. It is so SO important. Your person, your VIP. The person that inspired you to pick up this book is still themselves. They are just living life more comfortably and they deserve that.

This book covers terms, being a advocate, statistics, acronyms, relationships (parental, work, friendship, etc), transitioning, what to do when you don't know what to do....etc.

This book is incredibly well done. It can be utilized be parents, friends, coworkers, etc. I'm so grateful to Ben V. Greene and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book. The message is important and beautiful. Thank you.