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Books that Celebrate Different Types of Families

We know from research that feeling unrepresented in books or films can make young people who are from non-traditional family forms feel different or invisible. This can have a detrimental effect on their mental health and self-esteem. We’ve compiled a list of books for children and young people of all ages which celebrate families of all shapes and sizes. Have a look for some inspiration, and get in touch if you know of any others!

Dr Weston Talks with Professor Susan Golombok: Non-Traditional Family Forms

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks to Professor Susan Golombok about non-traditional family forms. They discuss the research evidence showing that children from families with same-sex parents, single mothers by choice and families created by assisted reproductive technologies generally thrive, in many cases more so than children from more traditional families.