Tag Archives: gender creative

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

Should I Start School As A Boy Or A Girl?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Back to school is a notoriously tough season for us. It’s not because we have to wake up and get going earlier than we did all summer (which, yes, sucks). And, it’s not because our days (once again) become dominated … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Back to School, bully, bullying, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, Monster High, Orange County, parenting, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow, School, Second Grade | 53 Comments

Friday Fodder: I Am Jazz, CNN Edition

Posted on August 29, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

I Am Jazz: The children’s book I Am Jazz will be released in a few days (Sept. 4). Preorder your copy today. I Am Jazz is the story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Appearances, CNN, Friday Fodder, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Head Start, I Am Jazz, iReport, Jazz Jennings, LGBTQ, Orange County, parenting, PFLAG, Raising My Rainbow, transgender | 9 Comments

My Son: Wigging Out

Posted on August 6, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s birthday is six months away, so – naturally — he thinks it’s time to start planning his party. Last year we celebrated with lunch, shopping and pierced ears for his doll at the American Girl store in Los Angeles. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Birthday, effeminate, Fabulous, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Halloween, LGBTQ, Orange County, parenting, raising a gay child, Raising My Rainbow, wigs | 39 Comments

Every Voice Can Be Powerful No Matter Its Volume

Posted on July 10, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

PFLAG Moms come in all shapes, sizes, colors, personalities, temperaments and advocacy styles. One of my all-time favorite PFLAG Moms, Lisa, has a personality and advocacy style that are quiet, gentle, kind and steady. She’s an elementary school teacher near … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Gay, Gay pride, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, Lisa, Orange County, parenting, PFLAG, PFLAG Mom, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow | 12 Comments

Raising My Rainbow….In Italy!!!!

Posted on June 25, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

I’ve been a wee bit massively busy lately, as you may have noticed. C.J. and Chase’s last day of school is today, my day job is busier than usual and I’ve been working on a side project that I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged ALA, American Library Association, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Italian, Italy, LGBTQ, PFLAG, Raising My Rainbow, Stonewall, Stonewall Award | 7 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

Raising My Rainbow Audiobook Giveaway!!!!!

Posted on May 27, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

The audiobook version of Raising My Rainbow was released by Audible today. Yay! Want a free copy? Cool, read on to learn how to enter to win. Now, I share with you the top five things I learned while narrating the … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged raising a gay child, Orange County, parenting, Gender, Gender Stereotypes, Raising My Rainbow, gender nonconforming, gender creative, David Burtka, LGBTQ, Giveaway, Audiobook, Audible, Audible.com, Amazon | 52 Comments

David Burtka + Lori Duron = Raising My Rainbow Audiobook

Posted on May 22, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Guess what happens on Tuesday? The audiobook version of Raising My Rainbow will be released by Audible! Guess who the narrator is? Me! I’m grateful that Audible allowed me to narrate the book. It would have been weird to hear … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Audible, Audible.com, Audiobook, Burtka Harris, David Burtka, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, Neil Patrick Harris, parenting, Raising My Rainbow | 7 Comments

What’s In My Son’s Purse?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. is very nosy and always wants to know what’s inside other people’s purses. Because it is not okay for him to peek inside the satchels of strangers, I’ve started easing his curiosity by showing him the pages inside popular … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged C.J.'s Purse, Chuck E. Cheese's, Disney, Disney Princess, Disney's Frozen, effeminate, Fairly Odd Parents, Frozen, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Gwen Stefani, Harajuku, LGBTQ, My Little Pony, parenting, Pharrell, Raising My Rainbow, Sephora, The Cat In The Hat | 49 Comments

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