Tag Archives: gender nonconforming

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Tuesday Fodder: Tom Goss, Illuminate the Dark Edition

Posted on May 13, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Things that recently caught and held my attention… You have got to watch the latest music video from indie musician and human rights activist Tom Goss.  Illuminate the Dark shows that beauty takes many forms and that each individual possesses the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Will I See You On Thursday?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

This Thursday at 7 p.m., I’ll be speaking at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, about parenting, teaching and promoting advocacy for differently gendered children.  The event is sponsored by The Center School and it’s FREE! Monte Belmonte from 93.9 & 101.5 The … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder: I’m Speaking In Massachusetts Edition

Posted on April 4, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

On Thursday (April 10), The Center School in Greenfield, Massachusetts, has invited me to speak about parenting, teaching and promoting advocacy for differently gendered children.   The event begins at 7 p.m. at Smith College and it’s FREE! If you’re in … Continue reading →

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