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Author Archives: raisingmyrainbow
Birthday Party Success
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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Tagged Birthday, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Harajuku, princess
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Friday Fodder: Happy Birthday C.J. Edition
Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes. The birthday boy is now snuggled in bed wearing his new Disney Princess nightgown clutching his two new Monster High Dolls. The big party is tomorrow; wish us luck and be … Continue reading
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C.J. Turns Six In Style
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
Friday Fodder: Giveaway and Camp Aranu’tiq Edition
I have found THE NEATEST coloring book about gender identity for C.J. It’s called One of Kind Colouring Book 1. Surprise Box and it was sent to me by author/illustrator and Raising My Rainbow reader Geneviève Labelle of Montréal, Québec. … Continue reading
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Tagged Camp Aranu'tiq, gender identity, One of Kind Colouring Book, The Purim Superhero
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C.J. From Another Person’s Perspective
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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Tagged Christmas, effeminate, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, KK, Orange County, parenting, Raising My Rainbow
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Friday Fodder: Gender Spectrum Lounge
A few months ago, Gender Spectrum launched Gender Spectrum Lounge, a digital space for gender non-conforming and transgender children, their families and the variety of professionals to share their stories and experiences. It’s a great place to exchange ideas, confide … Continue reading
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Tagged DreamWorks, Gender Spectrum, Honda Center, How To Train Your Dragon
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I Dressed My Baby Boy In Blue, I’m An Idiot
“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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Tagged Baby Sarah, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, motherhood
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Friday Fodder
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
Reflections: Raising My Rainbow Turns Two
Well, hello there 2013, what do you have in store for us this year? A friend of mine doesn’t like odd-numbered years because they are typically unlucky for her. I thought back on my odd-numbered years. My odd-numbered years include … Continue reading
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Tagged effeminate, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Monster High, raising a gay child, Raising My Rainbow
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Raising My Rainbow 