Tag Archives: bullying
Survey Says: We Need to Educate Educators About Rights of LGBTQ Students
(This post can also be read at HuffingtonPost.com) During the last two weeks, I’ve read and heard a lot of misinformation about the rescission of federal guidance previously given to schools regarding the use of restrooms and single sex spaces … Continue reading →
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Tagged bullying, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Huffington Post, LGBTQ, LGBTQ Rights, Orange County, parenting, Safe School Laws, School, Title IX, transgender
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Our Bathroom Bullying Story, Actions to Take and FAQs to Know
I’ve been an unhealthy mix of sad, disappointed, pissed, worried and ready to take action since learning that the Trump administration would rescind the federal guidance support for transgender student’s use of restrooms and other single sex spaces. Being differently … Continue reading →
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Tagged #ProtectTransKids, bullying, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, Orange County, parenting, Title IX, transgender
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Back to School Blues…and Pinks
All summer, every summer, I can’t wait for school to start again. When the kids are in school, there are less “I’m bored” complaints, less money spent, less full layers of sunscreen to apply/reapply, less sand everywhere and there’s more … Continue reading →
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Tagged Back to School, bullying, Fourth Grade, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, LGBTQ, Orange County, parenting, School
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He Just Needs To Find His People, Then He’ll Be Safe
Growing up, I instinctively knew that I had to worry about my brother’s safety because he was slightly effeminate when young, people assumed he was gay as a teen, then he came out shortly after high school. All of those … Continue reading →
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Tagged #hernamewastaylor, bullying, Gay, Gay pride, Gender, gender nonconforming, hate, hate crime, parenting, Pulse, raising a gay child, transgender
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Survey of Teachers: LGBTQ Bullying on Campus
I’ve put together a brief, 10-question survey that I’d like educators and administrators to answer. The survey is 100 percent anonymous. I’m not interested in who you are; I’m interested in what grade you teach, the state you live in … Continue reading →
Phobic Football
Yay sportsing! Yay football! Yay Super Bowl! Chase likes football. He played flag football for three years and really enjoyed it; but he didn’t enjoy getting teased by his peers for it. Apparently flag football isn’t cool. You know what … Continue reading →
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Tagged bullying, Chase, Football, Gay, homosexual, LGBTQ, Orange County, parenting, Pop Warner
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8 Books That Teach Kids About the Fluidity of Gender and the Importance of Acceptance
“Transgender and gender nonconforming people (think Caitlyn Jenner or Ruby Rose) are gaining more visibility as they find the courage to come out and live publicly as the most authentic versions of themselves. Around his third birthday, my son started showing signs … Continue reading →
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Tagged books, Brightly, bullying, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, LGBTQ, parenting, transgender
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Her Name Was Taylor
My heart is sad today for 16-year-old Taylor Alesana of Fallbrook, California. Taylor, a transgender high school student, committed suicide after being bullied and harassed at school. “When you’re a kid, parents always tell you sticks and stones may break … Continue reading →
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Tagged #hernamewastaylor, bullying, California Deptartment of Education, LGBTQ, Taylor Alesana, Tom Torlakson, transgender, Yahoo! Parenting
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Op-Ed: Thank You, Angelina Jolie, For Celebrating Our Kids Who Are ‘Different’
I wrote a blog post for this week, but instead of being published here, it’s published as an Op-Ed on Entertainment Tonight’s website. Check out the links below to have a read. Op-Ed: Thank You, Angelina Jolie, For Celebrating Our Kids Who … Continue reading →
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Tagged Angelina Jolie, bullying, Entertainment Tonight, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Kids Choice Awards, LGBTQ, parenting, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt
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Friday Fodder: Here I Am! Edition
Hey Strangers! It’s been a while! C.J. had a case of pneumonia (bless his heart) that WOULD. NOT. GO. AWAY. Several trips to the hospital and several rounds of different medications and he finally kicked the thing right as Grandma and … Continue reading →
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Tagged #clothinghasnogender, bullying, Camp Aranu'tiq, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Huffington Post, LGBTQ, Nerdy Apple, Time, transgender
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Raising My Rainbow 