Explaining to children
Four pdf documents are available which can be shown to children to help them understand what is happening to their parents.
For younger children
Your Dad’s Adventure (MtF) (PDF, 60KB)
Your Mum’s Adventure (FtM) (PDF, 60KB)
For teenagers
Your Dad’s Story (MtF) (PDF, 93KB)
Your Mum’s Story (FtM) (PDF, 93KB)
(If these versions don’t suit, please contact GIRES direct and we will try to tailor one to your personal circumstances.)
Other relevent documents
Kids of Trans Resource Guide (PDF, 165KB)
Supporting the Families of Adults Experiencing Gender Discomfort and Transsexualism
Court Information for Trans Parents (PDF, 904KB) Updated March 2020
The Penguin Stories
Three short stories are available which can be shown to young children to help them be re-assured from supporting parents.
Penguin Story Trans Girl (PDF, 2MB) – Sally’s Story
Penguin Story Non-Binary (PDF, 2MB) – Blurs Story
Penguin Story Trans Boy (PDF, 2MB) – Tom’s Story
Webpage Originally Published: 2014-09-01