10 Myths About LGBTQ Families
Misconceptions and misinformation about LGBTQ families can perpetuate stereotypes and lead to actions and policies that harm our children. Here are 10 long-running myths—plus the facts that debunk them.
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Watch the LGBTQ History Videos Removed from the PBS Website Because of Executive Orders
PBS has removed a series of videos about LGBTQ history from its website for educators, under pressure from recent presidential executive orders—but the videos, aimed at middle and high school students, have found a new home.
A Holiday Gift Guide to 2024’s Best LGBTQ Middle Grade Books
Moving tales of self-growth and finding family, epic adventures of magic and mystery, sweet stories of friendships and crushes, and combinations of the above: the LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels of 2024 are a wide-ranging lot. Here are some favorites.
A Holiday Gift Guide to 2024’s Best LGBTQ Picture Books
The LGBTQ-inclusive picture books published in 2024 have been exuberant, affirming, and informative. Here are some that stand out.
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.
10 Historical Quotes By and About LGBTQ Parents and Our Children
LGBTQ families have a long history. As LGBTQ History Month draws to a close, let’s look back with this selection of quotes by and about LGBTQ parents and our children from various eras in history.
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.
10 Things for LGBTQ Parents to Do 50 Days Before the Election
There are only 50 days until the election! Mail-in voting has started or is about to start in some states, and in-person early voting will begin shortly. In advance of one of the most consequential elections in our history, here’s what LGBTQ parents and others should be doing now.
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?
40+ School-Themed, LGBTQ-Inclusive Picture Books
Schools have formed a common setting for LGBTQ-inclusive picture books for more than 40 years! Here are some titles both new and old, perfect for back-to-school time and throughout the school year!