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I Wrote a Book
It’s time for me to come out. My name is Lori and for nearly two and a half years now you’ve known me as the blogger C.J.’s Mom. And, now I’m an author. Or, I will be on September 3, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbie, effeminate, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Orange County, parenting, Raising My Rainbow, Random House
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My Son’s Christmas Dress
It was the most sincere display of appreciation that my five-year-old son has ever shown. He looked me straight in the eyes and said a very mature and worldly “thank you.” The words were full of honesty, relief, happiness and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbie, Christmas, Christmas Eve, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Orange County, parenting, Queerty, Raising My Rainbow
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If There Were Ever A Day To “Let Kids Be Kids” It Would Be Today
Dear C.J.’s Mom,Tomorrow 20 children will not wake up and have a choice as to what shoes to put on. If there was ever a day in history where people who love and advocate for children should come together and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbie, Disney Princess, gender nonconforming, Kindergarten, Newton, Newton School Shootings, parenting
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Show and Tell Anxiety
It’s hard to show and tell at school when it has increasingly become a place where you have to hide and keep secrets. C.J. taught me that this week. C.J. is this week’s “Special Bear” in his kindergarten class. It’s … Continue reading →
Parenting Lessons from Brangelina
“We are SO Brangelina right now,” I announced as I walked into the house carrying four full grocery bags on each arm. I load them on my arms like heaving bangle bracelets that cut off my circulation because I’m too … Continue reading →
Please Don’t Insult My Son By Giving Him a Ken Doll
Nana Grab Bags really screwed up this time. And, C.J. has to remind her at regular intervals so that she doesn’t forget her mistake. Yesterday afternoon she arrived at our house with two Easter baskets overflowing with ridiculousness, one for … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbie, Disney Princess, effeminate, Gay, Gender, Gender Stereotypes, homosexual, Ken doll, Mattel, Orange County, parenting, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow
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Ronald McDonald Needs to Have a Word With His Peeps
If you read my blog post from March 14 (Happy Meal with a Side of Gender Issues To Go Please), you know that when raising a fabulously effeminate son even ordering a Happy Meal can be a production. That’s because … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbie, effeminate, Fabulous, Gay, Gay pride, Gender, Gender Stereotypes, Happy Meal, homosexual, McDonald's, parenting, Queerty, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow
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Happy Meal With a Side of Gender Issues To Go Please
C.J. doesn’t want a Tonka Garage Truck, he wants a My Little Pony. C.J. doesn’t want a Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 Fused car, he wants a Barbie: A Fairy Secret doll. C.J. doesn’t want a Young Justice action figure, … Continue reading →
Only 63% of People Think it’s Okay for Boys to Play with Barbies
On Wednesday, on the “fourth hour” of the Today show, hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb discussed Dr. Phil’s opinion that boys should not play with girl toys. While Kathie Lee and Hoda disagreed with Dr. Phil, not all of their … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbie, Dr. Phil, effeminate, Fabulous, Gay, Gay pride, Gender, Gender Stereotypes, homosexual, Kathie Lee, Kathie Lee and Hoda, Orange County, parenting, Queerty, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow, The Today Show, Today
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Dr. Phil Wants to Make My Son Cry
Dr. Phil is on my shit list. Here’s why. His advice on parenting a boy who likes to play with girl toys and wear girl clothes? Don’t let him. Get your best Texas twang ready, because here are his words … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbie, Dr. Phil, effeminate, Gay, Gay pride, Gender, homosexual, legos, Orange County, parenting, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow, Scooby Doo, Thomas the Tank Engine, Toy Story, Woody
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