Twenty-one years ago, I launched Mombian, not imagining where it would lead. Today, the world for LGBTQ parents and our children continues to present new joys and new challenges, and I hope Mombian continues to offer news, resources, inspiration, and connection to help us along the way. Thank you for joining me on the ride.
Happy Father’s Day or Fathers’ Day to all the queer dads, father figures, and anyone else who claims this day as their own. Celebrate with these picture books from 2026, five of which feature queer dads and one that doesn’t, exactly, but may still have a strong appeal for some queer dad families.
This week’s new LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels include one where the cover and publisher’s blurb make it obvious that there’s queer inclusion, and two where they don’t. That’s why I’m here—because these are all books you won’t want to miss.
The new single “Pronoun Party,” from Miss Tutti and The Fruity Band, is a fun, lighthearted kids’ song that’s perfect for Pride or any time of year. Listen here (and learn about some other pronoun-themed kids’ songs, too)!
Pride is a word that contains multitudes. This month, I am thinking about how the various aspects of Pride and pride come together for me as an LGBTQ parent at this moment in history.
What do kids call their LGBTQ parents? Many affirming, creative, and wonderful names! Here are some of the hundreds of names, plus the stories behind them, from the Mombian LGBTQ Parental Names Project, which I’ve been running since 2011. Have a look and add your own!
Three new middle grade books (including two graphic novels) feature queer protagonists and crushes while giving us thoughtful and compelling stories of families and friendships. Share them for Pride or any time of year!
A new report on transgender parents sheds light on just how the current political and social climate threatens their family safety and security and is having a chilling effect on their future family plans.
I’m pleased to bring you a guest post today by Kelly Enders-Tharp of Growing Generations, a surrogacy and gamete donation agency that for 30 years has helped LGBTQ people and others to become parents. She offers a helpful overview of what LGBTQ parents may expect in the surrogacy process and some tips for getting started.
In a big win for LGBTQ and single people looking to start or grow their families, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) has just signed a bipartisan bill expanding coverage of fertility health care to be more inclusive.
