Of Travel and Trailer: Part I
Camping in a trailer? Too decadent for my tastes—but I have a persistent spouse.
Raising
Resources for Talking with Kids About Racism
This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day seems weighted with extra meaning in the wake of events in Ferguson, Missouri and elsewhere that have brought increased attention on our country’s racial inequalities. The problem is daunting, with no single or simple solution. One thing we parents can do, however, is to talk with our children about racism and Dr. King’s legacy—not just today, but all year long.
20/20 to Feature Transgender Couple and their Kids Tonight
ABC News’ 20/20 tonight will feature the story of Nick and Bianca Bowser, a transgender couple raising their sons in Louisville, Kentucky.
Nikon Campaign Features Gay Dads
Nikon USA has featured gay dads Kordale and Kaleb–whose photo about doing their daughters’ hair went viral last year–as part of a new marketing campaign.
NOH8 Photo Features Two Moms Breastfeeding
A recently posted photo for the NOH8 campaign features two moms breastfeeding their 18-month-old baby. One article, however, misses the point that both moms—biological and nonbiological—are of equal value as parents.
A Mother’s Journey as “Reluctant Outlier”
Here’s a great read to start your week. Alysia Abbott writes about how raising her son, who is autistic, relates to her experience growing up with her gay dad and being part of “an outlier community” in both cases.
Helping Religious Parents Understand their LGBTQ Children
Much has been written in the past few weeks about the suicide of transgender teen Leelah Alcorn and her plea that we “fix society” to stop transgender people from dying by suicide. That’s not an easy request, although it is a necessary one. One social worker and researcher has some ideas for addressing at least one part of the problem.
Two Moms Welcome One of 1st Babies of 2015
Two moms had the first baby in their county and one of the first in the nation this year.
3 Sisters Explain Why their Moms Should Be Able to Marry
Sisters Kinsey, Jillian, and Teagan live in Kentucky with their two moms. They’ve made a wonderful video about why the U.S. Supreme Court should allow their moms to marry.
Everything Changes: My Mother’s Cancer
In a moment, everything can change. On December 23, my 72-year-old mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer that has spread to her bones and brain.