Kids, Race, and Racism: Readings and Resources
Once again, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I’m posting a revised and expanded list of resources for talking with kids about the holiday and about race and racism in general.
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LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Here’s the latest roundup of LGBTQ parenting stories and news that I haven’t covered elsewhere.
Lots of family profiles this time—enjoy!
Taiwanese Same-Sex Parents Share Stories
As the Taiwanese government moves closer to enacting marriage equality, same-sex parents there (and even their parents) are sharing their stories. Watch their (subtitled) videos.
“How To Be a Girl” Podcast: Life with a Transgender Daughter
Here’s another podcast to add to your playlist: “How to Be a Girl,” a single mom’s exploration of life raising her transgender daughter.
LGBTQ Families: Preparing for the Year Ahead
The holidays my family celebrates may stem from different traditions, but share a theme of hope and of light in the darkness. That message seems particularly poignant right now as we head into a year that ushers in a new federal administration and an era of uncertainty for LGBTQ people and our families.
Happy New Year!
A very happy New Year to all of you and your families as we enter 2017!
May we find joy and love with our families and friends to give us strength, come what may.
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays! Posting will be light on the blog for the next week or so while I make merry with my family, but I’ll keep up the fun on Facebook and Twitter. Please join me!
“This Is Home” Podcast Seeks to Expand Understanding of Families
I have a very long commute to my day job, which means I listen to a lot of podcasts. One new favorite is “This Is Home,” which takes a broad and inclusive look at families today.
A Holiday Movie with Gay Dads and a Gender-Bending Boy
Yes, there is a movie about same-sex parents that will give you that warm, fuzzy holiday feeling. It’s from a few years back, but don’t let that stop you.
National Geographic to Feature Trans Girl on Cover
An upcoming issue of National Geographic magazine will feature a nine-year-old transgender girl on the cover and tie in to a two-hour documentary on “the shifting landscape of gender.”