Helen and I are excited (and a little anxious) this week because our son is starting kindergarten. We take the opportunity to reflect on some of the things that have surprised us most about parenthood during the past five years, including aspects of our child’s development, our relationship with each other, Helen’s relationship with her […]
Last year at back-to-school time I published a list of school-related resources from various LGBT organizations. I’ve revised and reposted it below. It focuses on key, accessible resources for parents and educators, and is not meant to be absolutely comprehensive. If you have any further suggestions, though, please leave a comment. [Update: Please see the
Even though my own son won’t need any of these tips for a while, I’ve been impressed by Lifehacker’s long list of back-to-school hacks. Whether it’s Top 10 Back to School Tools for the Organized Student, ways to Raise Your GPA, or Best Places to Find Deals on Textbooks, if you have a child in
There are only a couple of weeks left until school starts in most areas of the U.S. For those of you with school-age children, here’s a quick poll: {democracy:10}
My son is starting preschool in two weeks, and I’m viewing the event with a mixture of excitement and hesitation. As a reformed academic myself, who always saw September, rather than January, as the real start of the year, I can’t help thinking that he’s embarking on the first steps of an adventure that will
Many of us are busy this week buying new lunchboxes, pencils, sneakers, and knapsacks for our school-bound broods. Equally helpful may be some of these school-related resources for LGBT parents. (You can also find most of these links, along with other good stuff, in my resource directory): [Update: Please see the 2016 list for the
As some of us prepare our children for going back to school, the Human Rights Campaign has posted a number of tips on school safety and what to do if your child has been harrassed or discriminated against because of your sexual orientation. Also, GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) has partnered with COLAGE
