New Site for Kids of Military Families Welcomes ALL Families
I’m very excited to share a new site for kids of military families that welcomes all families — and has a connection to my own.
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A Veterans Day for All
Not only is today Veterans Day, but this month is Military Family Month. I’m celebrating my favorite veteran, my spouse (who shared her story last Veterans Day), but also thinking about the currently serving military families among my extended family and friends.
Two Gay Flamingo Pairs Adopt Chicks
Not one, but two same-sex pairs of flamingos at the Edinburgh Zoo have adopted chicks recently, the zoo reports.
NPR Misleads in Article on Pregnant Transgender Men
NPR reported a few days ago on a new study of transgender men who have been pregnant. The author tries to be sympathetic to the challenges they face, but risks confusing people about the difference between being transgender and being a butch lesbian.
Watch: Two Moms and Daughter on “Who We Are As Southerners”
Jessica and Chi are two moms living in Alabama with their seven-year-old daughter. They married in Connecticut last year, but their marriage is not recognized by the state where they live, work, and go to church. Watch them tell their story.
No Surprise: Kids of Transgender Parents Doing Well
Shortly after a transgender woman was named “Working Mother of the Year” by Working Mother magazine, a new report finds — not surprisingly — that the children of transgender parents are doing well.
Pregnant Woman with Dying Partner Pleads to Marry
Liz Molina is dying of cervical cancer. Her partner Joan Rodriguez is pregnant with their son, but it is unclear if Liz will live to see his birth in November. Even if she does, her name will not appear on his birth certificate, and he will not be entitled to any legal benefits — they live in Florida, and the two women cannot marry.
Mombian Cooks: Pumpkin Cupcakes with Pumpkin Frosting
‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin, so I doubled down with these sweet treats of pumpkin-y goodness.
Post of the Week: “If the shoe fits…” — On Kids and Gender Expression
Halloween often brings up the topic of kids and gender expression, so I thought I’d highlight a recent post from Pajamamamas about navigating her almost-six-year-old son’s shoe choices.
“Family Circle” Magazine Features Its 1st Same-Sex Parents
The long-running women’s magazine Family Circle featured its first same-sex parents in the latest issue. Some readers, however, are objecting to the sweet family profile.