For International Pronouns Day, here’s my latest roundup of kids’ books, music, and games all about pronouns. Correct pronoun use is both a sign of good grammar and a sign of respect, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun learning about them!
Today marks International Lesbian Day—but October is also LGBTQ History Month, so let’s combine the two with a look at some moments of early lesbian mom history to know and share!
Nearly 12,000 books were banned in public schools during the 2025-2026 school year, according to PEN America, the highest number since the organization began tracking bans in 2021. That was sadly not the only book banning record broken, however.
This week marks Banned Books Week, which seems a good time to recap some things we all can do to fight book banning and censorship as they continue to run rampant. Here are my tips and resources.
A very happy Bisexual Visibility Day to all bi parents, who in their millions make up the largest segment of LGBTQ parents! Let’s look at the latest numbers, the experiences of bi parents, and a few resources for and about bi parents, including some kids’ books with bi representation.
It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years. Only a chance change of job that started the day before kept me from being at the World Trade Center site on September 11, 2001. Shortly afterward, my spouse and I began to talk seriously about having a child.
The start of the school year should be a time of new learning and new opportunities. For LGBTQ parents, however, it may also bring concerns about how welcoming and inclusive our children’s schools will be. I advise following these ABCs.
What do kids call their LGBTQ parents? Many affirming, creative, and wonderful names! Here are some of the hundreds of names, plus the stories behind them, from the Mombian LGBTQ Parental Names Project, which I’ve been running since 2011. Have a look and add your own!
I’m pleased to bring you a guest post today by Kelly Enders-Tharp of Growing Generations, a surrogacy and gamete donation agency that for 30 years has helped LGBTQ people and others to become parents. She offers a helpful overview of what LGBTQ parents may expect in the surrogacy process and some tips for getting started.
In a big win for LGBTQ and single people looking to start or grow their families, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) has just signed a bipartisan bill expanding coverage of fertility health care to be more inclusive.
