parenting

First Throuple to be Recognized as Dads

A throuple of gay men who recently adopted a baby have become the first family…

New Trans Affirming Children’s Book Every Family Should Read

As a nanny, I am eventually faced with difficult conversations among parents and myself. “What…

Kansas Adoption Agencies can Reject LGBTQ Parents

A new bill in Kansas, Senate Bill 284, allows adoption agencies to turn away LGBTQ…

The Parent Trap

“[H]aving an extra set of eyes and ears (plus a whole lot of extra curiosity) in our home has really placed some strain on our sex lives.”

New study shows same-sex parents’ children healthiest, happiest

A new study (the largest study done to date) found that children of same-sex families grow to be physically healthier, and their families more cohesive.

Parenting woes? Laugh’em off

For new parents, sometimes you need some drinks and some laughs, or a lot of…

Study finds gay fathers exhibit both maternal and paternal instincts

Raising kids is rewarding, challenging, and beautiful. Do gay men have a head start?

Dealing with trauma as a family

I was recently diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder and anxiety. After many tears, hours of research and hundreds of questions, I now have a better understanding as to why the doctors came to their conclusion.

When the politics hit home for children of LGBT parents

I encouraged my daughter to share her story and her feelings by going to the teacher or the counselor to express how the actions of her classmates make her feel and her disappointment when nothing is done. What a difference words make.

Parenting with love

It wasn’t until I developed a relationship with my children that I realized how much I really loved each one of them for who they were. Five different personalities, five different reflections.