Join the Mombian Covey!
I’m happy to invite all LGBTQ parents to join the Mombian covey! No, not coven—covey, part of a new social network that helps parents find others with similar interests for both online and real-life activities.
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4-Year-Old’s Story Shows Why We Need Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
Let’s let a four-year-old remind us why we must stop the recent assaults on transgender and gender nonconforming people’s bathroom access.
North Carolina Bans All Bathrooms
The North Carolina legislature has responded to the backlash from its recent anti-LGBTQ law by banning all bathrooms throughout the state.
Transgender Day of Visibility: Parents and Kids
It’s the Transgender Day of Visibility, so here’s a roundup of stories about transgender parents (and one important piece about how we tell the stories of transgender kids).
White House Easter Egg Roll’s History of LGBT Inclusion
Yesterday was 138th White House Easter Egg Roll, and the White House has put out a great little video that includes a bit about the history of LGBT families at the event.
Celebrate Purim with a Book About A Kid with Two Dads
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins Wednesday evening, so make sure to check out this Purim book featuring a boy with two dads!
Emojis May Soon Show Greater Gender Diversity
Representation matters. That’s why I’m excited that emojis, those little icons used in texting and other online messaging, may be taking a step towards greater gender diversity.
Stories of Those Who Lost Parents to AIDS
Hillary Clinton erred last week about the history of HIV/AIDS. She quickly acknowledged her mistake—but I thought this was a good time to remind readers of a great site telling the stories of parents lost to AIDS.
Film About Kids with Same-Sex Parents to Get Theatrical Release
Gayby Baby, an Australian documentary from the perspective of children with same-sex parents, will be premiering around the world this April. Watch the trailer here.
Two Books Tell the Stories of LGBTQ Families
Stories have power. Two new collections of stories about the creation of LGBTQ families reinforce that point with two very different approaches.