Monthly Archives: February 2012

Parenting Lessons from Brangelina

Posted on February 21, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

“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 →

Posted in All Posts, Main Site Header | Tagged Angelina Jolie, Barbie, Brad Pitt, Brangelina, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, parenting, Raising My Rainbow, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Suri Cruise | 25 Comments

Things I Never Thought I’d Say to My Son: The First of 2012 Edition

Posted on February 17, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

I’m sorry you don’t like my outfit, but if I go upstairs and change we’ll be late for school…like we were yesterday when you didn’t like my red pants. That’s why I don’t like it when you wear your wig … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, homosexual, Orange County, parenting, Raising My Rainbow | 47 Comments

When Gift Giving and Getting Goes Wrong

Posted on February 12, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Molly is a cutie. She is five and one of C.J.’s BFFs at school, where they have bonded over their love of Rapunzel and the color purple (the hue, not the novel/film/musical). Molly has thick, brown curly hair and a … Continue reading →