Of Love and Family
Love makes a family, the saying goes—but for LGBTQ families, there’s a lot behind that simple statement.
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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.
8 Tips for Queer People Starting the Journey to Parenthood
New year, new endeavors! For some, this may mean taking the first steps towards parenthood—so I want to revisit some of the tips I found most useful as my spouse and I began our own journey.
Teaching Our Children to Give, on Giving Tuesday and All Year Long
Today is Giving Tuesday, an opportunity not only to give to charitable causes, but also to remind our children about the importance of giving. Here are some other ways my spouse and I have tried to teach our son this lesson all year round.
Put a Little Spice in Your Thanksgiving With My Recipe for Cranbanero Sauce
This recipe for Cranbanero Sauce has been a staple at our family’s Thanksgiving meal for many years. It’s spicier than discussing politics at the table!
Adults with Lesbian Parents Reflect on Their Donor Siblings
Adults conceived through donor insemination (DI) who have lesbian parents were generally satisfied with their knowledge of and contact level with their donor siblings, according to recent findings from the longest-running study of lesbian families.
New Study Sheds Light on Lesbian Grandparents and on Donor-Conceived People’s Parenting
How do donor-conceived adults with lesbian parents think about parenting their own kids? And what do the lesbian parents think about becoming grandparents? Recent results from the longest-running study of lesbian families shed light on these questions.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine Issues New Definition of “Infertility,” More Inclusive of LGBTQ and Single People
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has updated its definition of “infertility” to make it more inclusive of LGBTQ and single people who seek fertility healthcare. This change could motivate policymakers and insurers to be more inclusive as well, said two experts who spoke with me.
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.
Back-to-School Tips for LGBTQ Parents: 2023
Back-to-school time can be daunting for any parent. LGBTQ parents may have particular concerns, too, about how welcoming a school will be. I’m not here to tell you it will all be fine, but I will offer some advice based on my own experience.