Queer Parenting in a Cishet World
Finding Resilience in Tough Times
Awful news seems to dominate lately: A school shooting in Georgia. A trans teen severely beaten in Massachusetts. Hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills. Violence and war around the world. An uncertain election. Add to this the varied challenges each of us encounters in our daily lives. How do we resist being overwhelmed?
Fighting Daily Bias & Misunderstanding
Coming Out and Being Out as an LGBTQ Parent
Coming out is often described as a journey. As parents, it’s a journey we take with our children, whether we first come out before or after starting our families. For National Coming Out Day, here’s my story, plus some additional resources on coming out while a parent.
Explaining Our Families to Our Kids
Dinosaurs, Discrimination, and Tackling Tough Topics With Our Children
This ran in my newspaper column in 2007 but I somehow never posted it here. I think it’s still relevant as we LGBTQ parents and our children navigate issues of difference and bias.
Reflections on Parenthood
A Roundup for Trans Parent Day
Happy Trans Parent Day to all transgender parents! May it be a time of joy and love. In honor of the occasion, here are some recent readings and a movie that showcase just a few of the many lives of trans parents.
Social Justice
Resources for Talking With Kids About Race and Racism on MLK Day and All Year Long
As we honor Dr. King today, I hope we put his words into action throughout the year. Here’s my revised list of resources for talking with kids about both the holiday and about race and racism—conversations we should be having regularly.
Other Topics
A Roundup for Trans Parent Day
Happy Trans Parent Day to all transgender parents! May it be a time of joy and love. In honor of the occasion, here are some recent readings and a movie that showcase just a few of the many lives of trans parents.
