3 Children’s Books that Help Explain Prejudice
In the aftermath of Orlando, I have been thinking anew about how to explain prejudice and hate to children. Here are three children’s books that may help.
Advocating
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup – Father’s Day Edition
A very happy day to all who define yourselves as fathers, have or had fathers, or use Father’s Day to celebrate any parent, donor, or other important person in your family. Here are a few recent pieces that explore some of the many ways of being a dad.
“The Fosters” Season Premiere Tackles Gun Violence
The Fosters, Freeform’s lesbian mom drama, has its summer premiere Monday, and tackles a presciently timely issue: gun violence.
More on Talking with Children About Orlando
On Tuesday, I wrote of talking with my son and other children about the Orlando massacre. Here are a few similar pieces by others. Would that we never had to write them.
Six of Those Slain in Orlando Were Parents
At least six of the people killed in the massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando were parents, most of whom left behind young children.
Discussing Orlando with Children
My 13-year-old son said all the kids on his bus today were talking about the shooting in Orlando. At some point, we cannot shelter our children from news such as this. But how do we talk about it with them?
#WeAreOrlando: How to Help
My heart is heavy today with news of the shooting in Orlando. Thoughts and prayers seem inadequate. Here are ways we can help the victims and their families and express our support.
The Hearts of Kids Know that Families Are Families
Let’s head into the weekend with some wise words from President Barack Obama at the White House LGBT Pride Reception.
New York Non-Bio Mom Fights to Parent her Child
A non-biological mother in New York—generally considered an LGBTQ-friendly state—is fighting for the right to parent her child. Lambda Legal is representing Brooke S.B. as she seeks to continue parenting and financially supporting the six-year-old son she and her former partner, Elizabeth C.C., had planned and were raising together. The two women met in 2006, and settled in upstate New York
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
LGBTQ family news and stories from hither and yon.
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