Tag Archives: Barbie
C.J.’s Glitter Glitter Fashion Show
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 →
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Tagged Barbie, Build-A-Bear, Fashion Show, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Ke$ha, Kesha, LGBTQ, Orange County, parenting, The Sims
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This Is How A Father Should Love
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 →
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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
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My Advice For Raising A Gender Creative Son
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 →
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Tagged Barbie, bully, bullying, effeminate, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Spectrum, LGBTQ, parenting, PFLAG, raising a gay child, Raising My Rainbow
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C.J. At Play
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 →
A Very C.J. Christmas 2013
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 →
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Tagged American Girl Doll, Barbie, Christmas, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Gingerbread, Julie Albright, Monster High, Orange County, parenting, WWE
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We All Have A Book Inside Of Us Waiting To Be Written
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 →
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Tagged Barbie, Book, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, parenting, Raising My Rainbow, Raising My Rainbow Book
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I Wrote a Book
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 →
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Tagged Barbie, effeminate, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Orange County, parenting, Raising My Rainbow, Random House
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My Son’s Christmas Dress
It was the most sincere display of appreciation that my five-year-old son has ever shown. He looked me straight in the eyes and said a very mature and worldly “thank you.” The words were full of honesty, relief, happiness and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbie, Christmas, Christmas Eve, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Orange County, parenting, Queerty, Raising My Rainbow
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If There Were Ever A Day To “Let Kids Be Kids” It Would Be Today
Dear C.J.’s Mom,Tomorrow 20 children will not wake up and have a choice as to what shoes to put on. If there was ever a day in history where people who love and advocate for children should come together and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbie, Disney Princess, gender nonconforming, Kindergarten, Newton, Newton School Shootings, parenting
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Show and Tell Anxiety
It’s hard to show and tell at school when it has increasingly become a place where you have to hide and keep secrets. C.J. taught me that this week. C.J. is this week’s “Special Bear” in his kindergarten class. It’s … Continue reading →
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