Listen Up: LGBTQ Family Podcast Picks
Already binged the whole new season of Orange Is the New Black and looking for some entertainment?
Try these recent podcast episodes about LGBTQ families and youth.
Schools/Education
The Best States for LGBTQ Families
A new report from a major philanthropic foundation looks at “state trends in child well-being.” Families with LGBTQ members, however, will likely want to cross-reference it with some LGBTQ-specific studies if they want to determine the best state for them.
Texas Advances Anti-LGBTQ Legislation Harmful to Children
The Texas legislature has advanced two bills that will cause harm to children living in the state. One keeps transgender students from using the bathroom that matches their gender identity; the other allows religion-based discrimination in adoption and foster care.
Books, Videos, and Articles By People with LGBTQ Parents
I’ve just updated my list of dozens of books, videos, and articles by people with LGBTQ parents—these have been among the most useful resources for helping me think about how to talk with my own son about our family structure.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Education takes the spotlight this week, along with a number of family profiles. Read on and see what’s new.
New UN Video by Children’s Author Shows Harm in Anti-LGBTQ Bullying
A new video shows the harm in anti-LGBTQ bullying—and encourages people to make a positive difference.
New Bill Aims to Unblock LGBTQ Content in Schools, Libraries
A new federal bill aims to ensure that students and others have access to online LGBTQ resources by ensuring these materials aren’t blocked by Internet filters in schools and libraries.
“Queer Kid Stuff” Videos Blend Fun and Learning
A new series of Web videos explains concepts like “gay” and “gender” to young children in a fun and informative way.
Hope and Help for Back-to-School Time
(Originally published as my Mombian newspaper column.) Back-to-school time can be stressful for any parent. There are supplies to buy, schedules to arrange, and forms to fill out. For many LGBTQ parents, it can also bring up worries about our children’s inclusion and safety—but it can also be an opportunity for building bridges. As I
Back-to-School Resources for LGBTQ Parents: 2016 Edition
I first started posting back-to-school resources for LGBTQ parents in 2006, before my own son was even in school. He’s grown and changed, and so has this list. I hope it remains useful, whether your children are just entering school, starting a new school, or encountering new issues in their educational journeys.
