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

C.J. Returns To Palm Springs…Finally

Posted on October 22, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Since his first trip there in May of 2011, Palm Springs has been C.J.’s favorite destination. He refers to it fondly as the “the place with the rainbow flags.” We kept C.J. away from his town for much too long. So, a … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged gender creative, gender nonconforming, Katy Perry, LGBTQ, Orange County, Palm Springs, parenting, PS Glam, Raising My Rainbow | 25 Comments

Friday Fodder: Bid On Me Edition

Posted on October 17, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Okay, I try not to ask for much. But, here I am asking for something. I am on the board of the Orange County Equality Coalition’s School Compliance Task Force. Which is a long away of saying that I’m part … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged bullying, Cluttered Mama, Cory Byrom, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, I Am Jazz, Jazz, LGBTQ, OCEC, Orange County, Out Proud Families, parenting, The Cluttered House, transgender | 4 Comments

C.J.’s Glitter Glitter Fashion Show

Posted on October 8, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s favorite thing to do right now it put on elaborate fashion shows. Each one takes days of concentration and preparation. Some days he can hardly focus and sit still long enough to complete his second grade homework, but he … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Barbie, Build-A-Bear, Fashion Show, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Ke$ha, Kesha, LGBTQ, Orange County, parenting, The Sims | 27 Comments

Should I Start School As A Boy Or A Girl?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Back to school is a notoriously tough season for us. It’s not because we have to wake up and get going earlier than we did all summer (which, yes, sucks). And, it’s not because our days (once again) become dominated … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Raising gay child, raising a gay child, Orange County, parenting, Gender, Raising My Rainbow, gender nonconforming, bullying, bully, gender creative, Back to School, Monster High, LGBTQ, Second Grade, School | 53 Comments

Friday Fodder: I Am Jazz, CNN Edition

Posted on August 29, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

I Am Jazz: The children’s book I Am Jazz will be released in a few days (Sept. 4). Preorder your copy today. I Am Jazz is the story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Appearances, CNN, Friday Fodder, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Head Start, I Am Jazz, iReport, Jazz Jennings, LGBTQ, Orange County, parenting, PFLAG, Raising My Rainbow, transgender | 9 Comments

What’s Trending Now (According To My 7-Year-Old Son)

Posted on August 20, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Tie-Dyed Underwear: Yes, you read that right. Now, I’ve tie-dyed a lot of things in my life, but never my underwear. This was all my friend Marie’s doing. She knows that C.J. often has mixed feelings about his underwear. He no longer wants … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Back to School, dreamcatcher, gender nonconforming, high heels, Kesha, LGBTQ, Orange County, parenting, puppets, Raising My Rainbow, SO SO Happy, tie-dye, underwear, wigs | 39 Comments

My Son: Wigging Out

Posted on August 6, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s birthday is six months away, so – naturally — he thinks it’s time to start planning his party. Last year we celebrated with lunch, shopping and pierced ears for his doll at the American Girl store in Los Angeles. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged raising a gay child, effeminate, Orange County, parenting, Gender Stereotypes, Raising My Rainbow, Fabulous, gender nonconforming, gender creative, Halloween, Birthday, LGBTQ, wigs | 39 Comments

Every Voice Can Be Powerful No Matter Its Volume

Posted on July 10, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

PFLAG Moms come in all shapes, sizes, colors, personalities, temperaments and advocacy styles. One of my all-time favorite PFLAG Moms, Lisa, has a personality and advocacy style that are quiet, gentle, kind and steady. She’s an elementary school teacher near … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Gay, Raising gay child, raising a gay child, Gay pride, Orange County, PFLAG, parenting, Gender, Raising My Rainbow, gender nonconforming, gender creative, LGBTQ, PFLAG Mom, Lisa | 12 Comments

Raising My Rainbow….In Italy!!!!

Posted on June 25, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

I’ve been a wee bit massively busy lately, as you may have noticed. C.J. and Chase’s last day of school is today, my day job is busier than usual and I’ve been working on a side project that I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged ALA, American Library Association, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Italian, Italy, LGBTQ, PFLAG, Raising My Rainbow, Stonewall, Stonewall Award | 7 Comments

This Is How A Father Should Love

Posted on June 11, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

When I met Matt, I wasn’t looking for a husband or father for my future children. I was 17. I was looking for a prom date. He asked me to prom. He asked me to marry him. He asked me … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Gay, raising a gay child, Gay pride, effeminate, parenting, Gender, Barbie, Disney Princess, Raising My Rainbow, Disneyland, gender nonconforming, gender creative, Modern Family, LGBTQ, Human Rights Campaign, HRC, Matt, Father's Day, Disney Princesses | 43 Comments

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