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RaisingMyRainbow.com is a blog about the adventures in raising a fabulously gender creative son.

My Son The Dressmaker

One of the things that I remember most about my maternal grandmother is that she loved to sew.  And, she was damn good at it.   Like, she could whip up a prom dress if you needed one at the last … Continue reading

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Friday Fodder: Whoopsie, Forgot To Publish This On Friday Edition

DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime reader but a first-time writer. My problem has been bothering me for some time now. We have a grandson who is 4 and very much a “princess boy.” He likes girl toys and dresses … Continue reading

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“My Mom” by C.J.

The following excerpts are from a book that C.J. made for me at school for Mother’s Day.  The underlined portions were filled in by C.J. to complete the sentences. I think my mom is 48 years old.  (I’ll have you … Continue reading

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Don’t Mess with Moms Like Us

It’s C.J.’s Brother’s birthday week! We started off celebrating his decade of awesomeness with a party at Dave and Buster’s – which I deemed a total and complete stress-free success…but, then again, I didn’t have to drive home five 10-year-old … Continue reading

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Friday Fodder: Parenting Done Wrong Edition

I hear from a lot of you who say that when it comes to parenting I’m doing it right.  And, I never ever hesitate to let someone know if I think that they are doing it right. Well, read this … Continue reading

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David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris Present Raising My Rainbow

It has been two weeks since I announced that I’ve penned a book inspired by my blog and that it will be released on September 3.  And, the responses, comments and emails of support have been overwhelming and much-needed.  I’m … Continue reading

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Friday Fodder – Blondie Speaks Edition

On Monday, I did a favor for a father and posted a letter that he had written to his son, who is a reader of this blog.  In the letter, the father let his son know that it was okay … Continue reading

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Blondie, Please Read This Letter From Your Dad

I had started writing a post for this week when I saw an email in my inbox that was much more important.  The email was from a father who wanted me to do him a favor.  You see, he knows … Continue reading

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Friday Fodder: It’s Okay To Be Different Edition

C.J. loves Todd Parr’s book It’s Okay to Be Different.  C.J. also loves playing on my iPad (which he calls “his iPad,” much to the annoyance of his brother).  So, imagine how much he loves the new It’s Okay to … Continue reading

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Passing My Wedding Dress On To My Son

“Mommy!” C.J. yelled as he entered my bedroom with his usual flourish.  He was freshly bathed and in his fleece Monster High pajamas.  I was lounging on my bed reading People Magazine, when I should have been doing the laundry. … Continue reading

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