Visibility matters—but so does queer joy. That’s why I’m proud to share the joyous and celebratory GWK Family Collection, a partnership between LGBTQ+ family-focused organizations GWK Academy and Gaddies. They’re even offering Mombian readers a special discount on their merch!
The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday heard arguments in a case about whether religious preschools can take public money but still discriminate against LGBTQ children and those with LGBTQ parents. Meg York, a COLAGE attorney whose brief was cited by the court, spoke with me about the hearing.
Wishing joy, love, and strength to all trans parents on this Trans Parent Day. To mark the occasion, here are some books from the past year or so that feature trans parents: an anthology and a memoir for grown-ups, and two middle grade books starring kids with trans parents.
Halloween is almost here, and it’s a scary time for many LGBTQ parents. November is around the corner, with consequential elections and the hearing for a U.S. Supreme Court case that could facilitate discrimination against our families. But we’ve faced scary things before. Here’s what to remember this week.
Halloween is almost here, and this year’s new LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books include a cauldron of tales about witches, ghosts, monsters, and other spooky things (plus some not-so-spooky tales for the very youngest trick-or-treaters). Some of them are among my very favorite titles of the year.
Thinking about living abroad? What are some considerations for queer families? Join COLAGE and Mothering Justice for an upcoming virtual workshop, “Somewhere Under The Rainbow: A Primer for Queer Families Exploring Life Abroad.”
For International Pronouns Day, here’s my latest roundup of kids’ books, music, and games all about pronouns. Correct pronoun use is both a sign of good grammar and a sign of respect, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun learning about them!
Affirming home environments, family and peer support, access to gender-affirming resources, and things that cultivate gender euphoria are important protective factors for LGBTQ+ youth, even as many risk factors are rising, per a new report from an ongoing Trevor Project study of nearly 1,700 LGBTQ+ youth.
Again, a school shooting. The horror is unfathomable, and as a parent, I feel it in my core. Here are some resources to take action and, if needed, to help us speak with our children about such tragedies.
Today marks International Lesbian Day—but October is also LGBTQ History Month, so let’s combine the two with a look at some moments of early lesbian mom history to know and share!
