Explaining civil unions vs. democracy to children
I’m not sure what I’d put more money on this year: The Red Sox winning the World Series or marriage equality becoming law in more New England states.
Mombian by Dana Rudolph
Mombian
Mombian offers a mix of parenting insights, book reviews, media analysis and political and legal commentary for and about LGBTQ parents and our children. It takes an LGBTQ-focused look at parenting topics and explores other aspects of the LGBTQ community with a parent's eye. Dana Rudolph is the the founder and publisher of Mombian, a GLAAD Media Award-winning blog and resource directory for LGBTQ parents. She's the lesbian mom of a middle-schooler and lives with her spouse of over two decades. For more information, visit www.mombian.com.
Diversity in literature: penguins to chicken butts
“Guess what?” “Chicken butt!” The classic schoolyard gag has found new life in “Chicken Butt!” a picture book by critically acclaimed children’s author Erica Perl.
LGBT families on public television: The time has come:
Amid all the talk of potential progress for LGBT rights under President Obama, one opportunity has made few headlines: the prospect of more LGBT-inclusive children’s programming on public television.
’10,000 Dresses’ celebrates transgender children
Beginning with the vibrant sunburst and smiling child on its cover, Marcus Ewert’s “10,000 Dresses” is a joyous book about self-acceptance and identity.
Navigating the election season with kids
My 5-year-old son is sitting at the kitchen table cheering for Barack Obama.
A season of thanks
It is supposed to be a time to give thanks, but the news is getting grim.
LGBT parenting year in review
“It is same-sex parenting that is heating up as the next skirmish in the nation’s culture wars,” asserted the Chicago Tribune (Dec.
