Tag Archives: Gender Stereotypes

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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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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Your Gender Jokes Don’t Make Us Smile

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

If you haven’t noticed, I’m not a particularly good photographer. I’m not one of those mommy bloggers who uses a fancy DSLR camera with a snazzy homemade strap cover to capture vivid, crisp pictures of our daily, quirky lives. I … Continue reading →

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Birthday Party Success

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

C.J.’s Valentine’s Day themed, crafty, dress-up 6th birthday party – to which he wanted all of his friends to attend dressed as “rock-star sassy fairy ballerina Harajuku girls” — was a huge success!  We are still recovering so this post will be … Continue reading →

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C.J. Turns Six In Style

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

You Are Invited to C.J.’s Valentine’s Day Themed, Crafty, Dress-Up 6th Birthday Party Saturday at 11 a.m. Lunch and sweets will be served. Crafts will be made. Dress to dazzle.  Sparkles, glitter, tutus and pink are encouraged. You be you. … Continue reading →

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C.J. From Another Person’s Perspective

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

The author of this post is my very best friend KK, whom C.J. knows affectionately as Auntie KK. I love C.J.’s mom.  She is my very best friend and my soul sister.  We have been besties for more years than I care … Continue reading →

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I Dressed My Baby Boy In Blue, I’m An Idiot

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

“What’s all that stuff back there?!  I see pink!” C.J. asked enthusiastically as I was driving him home from school. Crap.  I didn’t have to turn around to know what he was pointing at.  He had seen the shopping bags … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Things that are on my mind or that I’m digging this week… Inspired by my blog, a documentary filmmaker friend of mine is working on a new feature documentary project that follows the real-life adventures of ordinary families raising fabulously … Continue reading →

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My Son’s Christmas Dress

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

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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Shoemaggedon

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Hi Everybody! Pardon me for being a bit of a flakey, unorganized blogger during this holiday season.  I’ve been very busy managing C.J.’s Christmas expectations.  You see, when he was finished composing it, his wish list was two pages long, … Continue reading →

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