14 Hilarious LGBTQ-Inclusive Picture Books
Laughter is often the best form of representation, resilience, and resistance, as these picture books prove. They’re great for read-alouds or any time you and the children in your life want a little fun!
New Animated Video Series Offers Stories for and About Donor-Conceived Kids
A new animated video series offers stories for kids who were conceived via various forms of donor conception, in a variety of family types! They cover topics like what donor conception is, what a donor sibling is, and how donor-conceived kids can respond to questions about their families. Watch the first episode here!
Federal Bill to End Discrimination Against LGBTQ Youth and Parents in Foster Care and Adoption Introduced for 8th Time
The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (ECDFA), a federal bill that would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ prospective parents and LGBTQ youth in foster care and adoption, has just been reintroduced in Congress for the eighth time. Might this be the time it passes?
White House Pride Month Celebration 2024: A Parent’s View
First Lady Jill Biden told the crowd gathered for the White House Pride Month Celebration yesterday that “Kids with two moms or two dads at the playground” were among the many triumphs of the LGBTQ community. I was honored to be at the event with my own family; here’s what I saw.
The Battle to Protect IVF
I started my family more than two decades ago via in vitro fertilization (IVF), and I’ve watched with growing alarm as the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that overturned federal abortion rights two years ago has also endangered access to this common fertility technique. Jennifer Klein, director of the White House Gender Policy Council, spoke with me about the threat and the Biden administration’s response.
New Study Explores Fears and Barriers for Queer Parents Seeking Help with Postpartum Mental Health
Queer birthing parents who faced postpartum mental health challenges often avoided seeking help because of fears of being declared unfit, the involvement of child welfare services, the stigma of mental illness, and concerns about racism, homophobia, and transphobia, according to a new study.
Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books Hits Milestone of 1600+ Entries
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books now has more than 1600 items in it, with about 300 added in the past year and more than 100 since early March. Search and filter for what you want, and read my in-depth reviews! Come and see what’s new!
Happy 19th Blogiversary to Mombian!
I launched Mombian 19 years ago today, which makes it the perfect time to thank all of you who have read, shared, and commented on my work, inspired me with your ideas and family stories, and taught me much about parenting, queerness, and community.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
This edition of the roundup is particularly full of family profiles, plus a few other bits and pieces about queer doulas, book bans, and more that I haven’t covered elsewhere—including a reminder from actor Tig Notaro not to assume that what’s obvious to us is obvious to our kids!
15 Queer-Inclusive Middle Grade Summer Camp Books That Will Make You Want S’More!
Pack up your duffel, we’re going to camp! Several new, queer-inclusive, camp-themed middle grade books are just the excuse I need to round up a whole cabin’s worth of such novels and graphic novels from recent years, featuring diverse types of camps and campers! Give a rucksack full of them to your favorite tween!