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

C.J. Live Tweets His Golden Globes Reactions

Posted on January 11, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. had been waiting all week to watch the Golden Globes Red Carpet and share his thoughts and opinions via Facebook and Twitter. In case you missed the live action…    

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C.J.’s Urban Hike To The Broad

Posted on January 7, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

The kids had a bunch of days off from school recently because of holidays and the New Year and what not. I was trying to think of things to do with them when my brother suggested we meet him in … Continue reading →

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C.J.’s Christmas Wish List 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

A life-size stuffed animal giraffe (Yes, he still wants this. No, he’s not getting it.) The American Girl Doll Bitty Baby with red hair and green eyes to match his (He might be getting this.) A full size, real life … Continue reading →

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How To Annoy Your Brother During A Sleepover

Posted on December 3, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

  When you’re in middle school, there’s nothing better than a good sleepover – and there’s nothing worse than your pesky, gender nonconforming little brother annoying you during a sleepover. Chase tries to plan a “Movie Night Sleepover” once every … Continue reading →

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The Things My Son Is Thankful For

Posted on November 24, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

“Do you have anything for me to do?” C.J. asked me in a moment of boredom. He knows that if he complains that he’s bored I’ll tell him that only boring people can be bored and he’d rather be a … Continue reading →

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What It Feels Like To Raise A Gender Nonconforming Child

Posted on November 9, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

I feel like I don’t always do a perfect job of explaining what it feels like to raise a gender nonconforming child (even though I’m usually pretty good with words). I recently ran across Emily Perl Kingsley’s essay titled “Welcome … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned From Letting My Son Dress Up As A Girl For Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

Halloween is a time when Matt and I are reminded of how much we’ve evolved as parents. From three-year-old C.J. wanting to be Snow White and us convincing him to be a skeleton to now – when I steam his … Continue reading →

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So Proud: PFLAG Flag Bearer Award

Posted on October 18, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

This afternoon was very special and one I’ll never forget. At the 2015 PFLAG National Convention Awards Luncheon, I enjoyed lunch with my husband Matt, PFLAG Executive Director Jody Huckaby, Caitlyn Jenner’s sister Pam Mettler, Betty DeGeneres and others. Then, … Continue reading →

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Trust Your Mom Gut

Posted on October 8, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

  Parents often ask me how they can tell if their child is transgender versus gender nonconforming and if they should be transitioning him/her. Before I reply, I always clarify that I’m not a certified expert on gender or when … Continue reading →

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Fall Appearances and Speaking Engagements

Posted on September 22, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

  Here’s where I’ll be this fall. I’d love to meet you! Cal State Fullerton: Thinking Queer Series Thursday, September 24, 7 p.m. Fullerton, California The Cal State Fullerton LGBTQ Resource Center welcomes students, staff and the local community to … Continue reading →

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