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.
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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.
How to Make Museums Inclusive of All Families
Many of us parents spend a lot of time taking our children to museums. One person has made it their mission to help museums be more welcoming experiences for all families—and their handy chart on family-inclusive language will be useful for museums and more.
Queer Parenting on the Poverty Line
Most LGBTQ families we see in the media are middle class, if not wealthier. The reality is more varied, however, and one queer mom has recently shared what life is like for her living on the poverty line.
Posts of the Week: Three Posts on Three-Year-Olds
For this week’s Posts of the Week, let’s look at a few moms sharing their perspectives on being the parent of a three-year-old. It can be a trying time—but also a fabulous time for growth and connection.
Gravitational Wave Scientist Talks About Coming Out, Celebrating Difference
I’m still excited about the contribution of Nergis Mavalvala, scientist, lesbian, and mom, to the recent discovery of gravitational waves. Here’s a video of her talking about her life, coming out, and the importance of celebrating difference and taking risks.