Do emotions have a gender?
Many children learn that gender is simple. There are boys and girls; boys behave one way, girls another. Modern researchers... read more →
May 3, 2019
4 things your LGBT child needs you to know. And do.
With the growing number of LGBT-themed children’s books and the vast amount of openly LGBT celebrities in music, sports, and... read more →
March 22, 2019
Drag Queen Story Hour: Where dress-up is real!
What do drag queens and children have in common? They love dressing up and all things sparkly and fancy. Drag... read more →
October 10, 2018
Jamel Myles: a bullied 9-year-old dies by suicide after coming out at school.
Warning: Triggers for heartbreak, tears and depression. Over the summer 9-year-old Jamel Myles came out to his mom as gay... read more →
August 31, 2018
‘How do I talk to my Christian parents about my kid’s gender exploration?’
When I first read the question asking for advice, four words jumped off the screen: Christian parents gender exploration. My... read more →
July 27, 2018
4 ways to be a year-round LGBTQ ally.
International Pride Month may have officially ended, but there’s something to keep in mind about the months July through May.... read more →
July 2, 2018
Gender nonconforming kids need fierce dads.
“I have a Harry,” a young dad in Minneapolis-St. Paul told me last month, as I signed a copy of... read more →
June 15, 2018
This nonbinary kid’s role model shucks oysters.
Lately I’ve been thinking about my one of my kid Harry’s iconic influencers. A stencil Harry made of her and hand-colored... read more →
May 21, 2018
‘They/them pronouns have come between my child and me.’
While they/them used as singular pronouns may be confusing at first, you probably already use them without even noticing.... read more →
April 13, 2018