Tag Archives: Barbie

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

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

My Advice For Raising A Gender Creative Son

Posted on January 22, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Back in September, I wrote an essay for Parents.com containing my advice for raising a gender creative boy. I got wordy – as I tend to do – and the word count of my original essay was edited down. I get … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Barbie, bully, bullying, effeminate, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Spectrum, LGBTQ, parenting, PFLAG, raising a gay child, Raising My Rainbow | 23 Comments

C.J. At Play

Posted on January 10, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. and Chase had two weeks off for winter break. They were a long two weeks, as they tend to be when the kids are out of school. Over the break, Chase — who has considered a future behind the … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Barbie, Frankie Stein, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Monster High, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow, YouTube | 32 Comments

A Very C.J. Christmas 2013

Posted on December 18, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. can hardly wait for Christmas. No. I mean it. I’m not sure he can wait. He’s never been particularly patient. He’s tried to convince me that if he eats two chocolates out of his advent calendar every morning, two … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged American Girl Doll, Barbie, Christmas, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Gingerbread, Julie Albright, Monster High, Orange County, parenting, WWE | 63 Comments

We All Have A Book Inside Of Us Waiting To Be Written

Posted on August 27, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

In June, early copies of my book arrived and I wrote a letter to introduce it to booksellers. With the release of my book exactly one week away, I thought I’d let you read what I wrote to the people … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Barbie, Book, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, parenting, Raising My Rainbow, Raising My Rainbow Book | 27 Comments

I Wrote a Book

Posted on April 9, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

It’s time for me to come out. My name is Lori and for nearly two and a half years now you’ve known me as the blogger C.J.’s Mom. And, now I’m an author. Or, I will be on September 3, … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Site Header | Tagged Barbie, effeminate, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Orange County, parenting, Raising My Rainbow, Random House | 159 Comments