Two Queer Parents with Disabilities Share Their Stories
Two queer parents with disabilities recently spoke with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Radio National about their experiences. Have a listen (or read the transcript)!
Family Profiles
Watch: CW Show Features Transgender Parent and Her Family Getting a New Puppy
Dawn Ennis is a transgender parent with two kids at home. She and her family were looking for a dog to join their household. and the folks from the CW Network’s Ready, Set, Pet show stepped in to help. The big question was: Will their new addition get along with their cat?
Stories of Transgender Parents to Read and Hear
It’s Transgender Awareness Week, so here are a few recent stories about some of the many ways of being a transgender parent.
Zach Wahls and the Values His Moms Taught Him
Zach Wahls made history last week as the first known person with LGBTQ parents to be elected to a state legislature, gaining a seat in the Iowa Senate. Six years ago, though, he wrote a book about his two moms—and I wrote a review, published elsewhere, that I never posted on this blog in full. Here it is, with an addendum.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Lots of great family stories this time, plus a few other bits of news from round and about. Have a read!
Navy Officer’s Wife and Daughter Help During Her Promotion Ceremony
Here’s your feel-good piece for the week: U.S. Navy Commander Penny Glover was recently promoted, and her wife and young daughter helped out at the ceremony. Come see the sweet photos of this dedicated military family!
National Guard Center Named for Lesbian Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
Six years ago, Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Donna Johnson was killed in Afghanistan and her wife had to fight for survivor benefits. Now, the National Guard is naming a readiness center in her honor.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup: Diaper Edition
Lots of good reads (and photos!) as we swing into the end of August, including a big move by the world’s best-selling diaper manufacturer!
Guest Post: “We Are Glad You Are Here. No, Really, We Are Glad You Are Here.”
I’m very pleased to bring you not only a guest post by Robin Fox, a mother of two who shares her family’s experience at Family Week in Provincetown, but also a special discount for Mombian readers who are not yet registered for the event! Read on for details.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
A story of adoption, a business offering expanded family benefits to all employees, progress for same-sex parents in Italy, and more!
Read on.