"Raising LGBTQ Allies is the first book to focus on the prevention of homophobia, transphobia, and bullying before they begin. It encourages families to have open and authentic conversations in a practical, timely, and inclusive way. It also creates a dialogue with parents around the possibility they may have an LGBTQ child"-- Tompkins focuses on the prevention of homophobia, transphobia, and bullying before they begin. Creating a dialogue with parents around the possibility they may have an LGBTQ child, he encourages families to have open and authentic conversations in a practical, timely, and inclusive way. Offering specific actions that can be taken to address heteronormativity and challenge societal beliefs, Tompkins shows that change begins with us and what we say, as much as what we choose not to say. -- adapted from jacket Provided by publisher.

MFTP Part 1: We All Play on the Same Playground: What We Believe and Why -- MFTP Part 2: Language Matters: The Meaning Behind Our Words -- MFTP Part 3: Change Our Beliefs, Change Their Story -- Gender, Sexuality, and Santa Claus: An Easy Approach -- Benign Neglect: Not Communicating Is Still Communicating -- Shame: Prevention versus Treatment -- Trauma, Resilience, and Human Dignity: Raising a New Generation -- Building a New Playground: Six Simple and Effective Steps -- New Messages, New Playground, New World: A Mother's Faith -- New Toys: Instructional and Interactive Exercises -- Uncle Chris: The Journal of a Soul Answering the Call.