An appeals court in Kentucky has ruled against a nonbiological mother seeking joint custody and visitation of the child she was raising with her former partner, even though a lower court had found both women to have equal parental rights. The women were unmarried—and the case raises troubling concerns for unmarried same-sex parents.
Toy maker Mattel is considering a same-sex Barbie wedding set after encouragement from two gay men. There are already several options, however, for people seeking family doll sets that include different types of families.
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive Christmas books to read with your children? There aren’t many, but they do exist. Check them out (and learn why we still need more)!
Two queer parents with disabilities recently spoke with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Radio National about their experiences. Have a listen (or read the transcript)!
Award-winning producer and screenwriter Chris Nee (who also happens to be a lesbian mom)Â has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to write and produce new series for preschoolers and all ages. Her Disney Junior show Doc McStuffins made headlines last year when it became the first show on the network to feature a two-mom family. Might Nee be bringing more queer families to our screens?
A new album of children’s music for queer families and others covers a range of topics for tots and parents alike, including feelings, farts, social justice, potty training, and nipple confusion.
Marlon Bundo, “the Bunny of the United States” who made headlines when he starred in a book by Charlotte Pence, daughter of Vice President Mike Pence, and in an alternative story produced by comedian John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight, in which he marries his boyfriend, will be back next year in two more books.
Time for another roundup of what’s happening in LGBTQ parenting that I haven’t written about already! Have a read and catch up.
Flamingo Rampant micropress is getting ready to launch its third season of “feminist, racially diverse, LGBTQ positive children’s books”! I’ve always loved their joyous approach to inclusivity, and their next set of books looks sure to continue that tradition.
I don’t often post on weekends, but today is World AIDS Day, so I’m continuing my tradition of sharing stories and statistics about parents and children with HIV/AIDS. Even in the fourth decade of its existence, the disease continues to shatter lives and decimate communities.
