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Saturday Fodder: Roland Humphrey Edition

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

We have discovered another great book for/about gender creative kids.  C.J. really, really, really loves this one.  Seriously, it’s one of his new favorites.  He would like you to know that the book “rhymes really great” and has “pretty collage … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Nightmare

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Last week, C.J. had to have a small dental procedure done that required him to go under anesthesia.  Of course his dad and I were a nervous wreck the weeks and days leading up to the morning of the 7 … Continue reading →

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You Might Want To Sit This One Out…

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

As I’ve written over the years, birthdays can be tricky when the birthday boy/girl is gender creative.  Take C.J.’s last birthday for example; he had a Valentine’s-Day-themed-crafty-dress-up-party, wore a pink tutu and tiara and had nothing but “girl stuff” on … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder: If You Live In…Edition

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

If you live in Southern California…a producer from CBS2/KCAL9 news in L.A. has contacted me looking for families to participate in a story about families raising a gender fluid child. Please email me at raisingmyrainbow@gmail.com if you fit the bill, … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Expect To Be A Grandmother

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

C.J.’s Brother was invited to a laser tag birthday party at the local open-air mall.  It was a Friday night and I left C.J. at home with his dad to take C.J.’s Brother to the party and hang out — … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder: When adults are overly concerned about which toilet a six-year-old pees into, there’s a problem

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

When adults are overly concerned about which toilet a six-year-old pees into, there’s a problem. With the adults. Not the child. This week a transgender rights group announced that it has filed a discrimination complaint in Colorado on behalf of … Continue reading →

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C.J.’s First Oscars

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Since my invitations to the Oscars and the evening’s multiple fancy parties seemed to have gotten lost in the mail, I decided to watch the Oscars with Nana Grab Bags at her house.  I took C.J. with me and Nana … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder: C.J.’s Bucket List Edition

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Yesterday, in celebration of the 100th day of school, C.J. had to make his bucket list.  I thought that you might enjoy it. By the time I am 100 years old, I hope I… Throw lots of sassy parties Visit … Continue reading →

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Adopted Kids More Likely To Be Gender Creative?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Since starting my blog about raising a gender nonconforming child more than two years ago, I’ve been contacted by countless families who have found themselves in a parenting situation similar to mine.  The families that reach out to me are … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder: Happy Birthday C.J.’s Dad Edition

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Happy Birthday to C.J.’s Dad — the most kick-ass husband and father ever.  C.J.’s Dad doesn’t get nearly enough credit for how amazing he is.  Which is probably my fault because I don’t go on and on about him very often when blogging. “Where’s … Continue reading →

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