“I’m his father. Any court will look favorably on that.” (Warning: spoilers below.) So says Shane’s ne’er-do-well father Gabe, who has reappeared from nowhere after running out on his family at the end of Season Three. Gabe wants to take back his son, Shane’s nine-year-old brother Shay, whom Shay has been parenting for some months […]
The always-useful Lifehacker has had a number of posts about kids and home lately. Here’s a roundup: How to set a homework schedule. Also useful for us bloggers and writers. Kids Freeware Bonanza. From games to education. Copy TV shows to your iPod. Perhaps good for car trips, waiting at the doctor’s office, and other
Two articles elsewhere caught my eye today: Mnartists.org has an interview with Abigail Garner, author of Families Like Mine: Children of Gay Parents Tell It Like It Is. Garner has been a strong voice for children of LGBT parents, reminding us, for example, that our children, of any sexual orientation, can be the victims of
Confessions of the Other Mother: Non-Biological Lesbian Moms Tell All, a collection of essays exploring the many facets of non-biological parenthood, is a finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards in the Anthology category. Lesbian-parent bloggers Robin Reagler and Polly Pagenhart are among the contributors. Congratulations to them, editor Harlyn Aizley, and the rest of the
Even though it’s the beginning of March, the weather is still cold here in the northeast, and we spend a lot of time on indoor activities. Our arts-and-crafts supplies are getting a workout. Here’s my list of ten essential items: Construction paper Pad of newsprint or other cheap drawing paper Crayons Washable markers Watercolor paints
Win “cool mom” points with your dino-loving kids by telling them about the discovery of a new horned dinosaur, Albertaceratops nesmoi. The half-ton, plant-eating beast lived nearly 78 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period in what is now southernmost Alberta, Canada. Dr. Michael J. Ryan of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History found
Passing along some information about the upcoming Valuing Our Families 2007 Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Valuing Our Families 2007 Conference Award Celebration and Town Hall Meeting Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, 2007 Saturday events at Sunshine Cathedral, Fort Lauderdale, FL Sunday events at Easterlin Park and First Congregational Church, Fort Lauderdale Conference for Families,
March is Women’s History Month, a chance to honor the achievements and experiences of women around the world. Instead of giving links to a handful of potted biographies, I’m going to share various quotes during the month about the role of women throughout history. The quotes are meant to show a variety of viewpoints, but
The common thread in the parenting narratives this week is time. Children show that Bette and Jodi have been spending time, Helena and Catherine have no time, Shane and Paige are trying to find the time, and Shane’s dad has bad timing. (Warning: spoilers below.)
