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Mixed Gender Sleepovers: Cause for Scandal or Celebration of Diversity

November 6, 2019 by Guest Contributor 2 Comments

Girl whispers to boy in pajamas at a mixed gender sleepover

My oldest is now 10. Last year, or maybe it was two years ago, he went to a sleepover birthday party as kids do. At the time, I didn't think anything of the fact that he was the only boy on the invite list. After the party ended, I forgot it had even happened. I was at another birthday party a few months ago where the topic was "that party with the boy sleeping over." The parents were sagely nodding to each other, relieved that one girl just went for the movie and didn’t sleep over. According to the group wisdom, her parents had done well. "Uh, yeah," I finally said. "That one boy there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: gender / sexuality, relationships Tagged With: friendship, gender equality, gender identity, Roberto Santiago, sexual orientation, sleepovers

LGBTQ Pride Through Raising Strong, Resilient ‘Queerspawn’

June 27, 2018 by Robbie Samuels 2 Comments

Adult and child in rainbow tie-dyes at Pride Parade.

Author’s note: In this article, “queer” is used as an umbrella term for people with a range of genders and sexual orientations who are not cisgender, or cis -- a person whose gender identity corresponds with the sex the person had or was identified as having at birth -- or straight. In this way, a word that historically was used against LGBTQ people has been reclaimed by us. Instilling a sense of pride in our children is a responsibility many parents work to fulfill. For our family, in which my wife and I both identify as queer, that includes our children being proud of their queer trans … [Read more...]

Filed Under: gender / sexuality Tagged With: LGBTQ parents, sexual orientation

Being a Husband to One’s Own Husband Makes for a Great Partnership

May 30, 2018 by Seth Taylor Leave a Comment

husbands gay marriage wedding rings

When Chris and I first got married, I was charmed and amused by the notion that I, a man-person, now had a Husband. I had a Husband while simultaneously being a Husband myself. My inner child loved it, finding it both weird and silly. That kid voice in my head actually giggled: "He's your HUSBAND? But you're both boys!" It was unusual, and extremely pleasing, to talk about my Husband, rather than my Partner. And way better than talking about my Boyfriend. I also realized how much I enjoyed hearing myself being referred to as Husband once again, in this new chapter of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: gender / sexuality, relationships Tagged With: LGBTQ parents, marriage, sexual orientation

Raising Children to Appreciate Diverse World Takes Parental Guidance

April 25, 2018 by Robbie Samuels Leave a Comment

diversity holds hands

My child and I recently walked by a black woman dressed, head to toe, in purple. Several layers of purple actually, including a purple Red Sox hat. She stood out. My 2-year-old says the word “purple” a moment later and I agree with his observation. “She was wearing a lot of purple,” I say. And then I wait to see if there are any other questions or observations, but none followed. We keep walking and I’m thinking about how in the future the conversation will likely go past just the word “purple” and lead into questions around other differences he observed. Discussing racial differences, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ethnicity / race, parenting advice Tagged With: diversity, gender roles, race, sexual orientation

LGBTQ Parenting: How Different is It from Just ‘Parenting’

April 16, 2018 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

LGBTQ parents and their parents

As an openly LGBTQ parent of twins, I'm often asked, “How different is it raising your children?” Our household must be a complete contrast from our heterosexual counterparts, right? Well, I’ve put together our household routine – let’s count the differences together, shall we? Wake up and sing Every morning when the kids wake up, we sing, “Good Morning, Sun.” I take off their sleep sacks, we stretch our arms and give great morning smiles. Sometimes they go on their tummies to stretch after a long sleep in the same position. Diaper change The kids really love their diaper changes. (And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: babies / pregnancy, gender / sexuality Tagged With: gender roles, LGBTQ parents, sexual orientation

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