Tag Archives: gender nonconforming

Survey Says: We Need to Educate Educators About Rights of LGBTQ Students

Posted on March 11, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

(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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My Son Reviews Looks From 2017 Oscars

Posted on February 28, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

(All photo creds go to: E! Entertainment) Emma Stone: LOVE. The end of it is the best part because it is fringe-y. I really liked La La Land. The music was the best. If I talked to the person who … Continue reading →

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Raising My Rainbow on Instagram

Posted on February 27, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

“Why did you start your blog?” That’s the blog-related question I’m asked most often. “Because I wanted to give people a glimpse into our lives raising a differently gendered child to show that we aren’t weird, we’re just different. I … Continue reading →

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Our Bathroom Bullying Story, Actions to Take and FAQs to Know

Posted on February 25, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

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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My Son’s 10th Birthday Was A Drag

Posted on February 12, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

In some ways, C.J.’s recent birthday party was like your average 10-year-old’s birthday party. The birthday boy sat at the head of a long table eating something made mostly of sugar. Presents were stuffed around him. The crowded room was … Continue reading →

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BOOK GIVEAWAY: One Of A Kind Like Me/ Único Como Yo

Posted on January 17, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

It’s time to add another book to your library! One of a Kind Like Me/Único Como Yo is a bilingual children’s book based on the true story of a child named Danny who wanted to be a princess in the … Continue reading →

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I No Longer Live Life Ahead Of My Son; I Live Life With My Son

Posted on January 6, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

Six years. It’s been six years since I launched this blog. My gender nonconforming son was three at the time. He was newly potty trained, loved the Disney Princesses and had a limited vocabulary. Now, he’s a nine-year-old fourth grader … Continue reading →

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What I Got for Christmas, By CJ

Posted on December 31, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Hieeeeeeeeeeeee. I got so many things for Christmas. And I love them all. But here are my favorites. LED Sneakers: They light up and you can change the colors. You can also make the lights flash or change colors on … Continue reading →

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All My Son Wants For Christmas…

Posted on December 16, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Spoiler Alert: I allude to some things about Santa that you may not want your child to read. It’s a different kind of Christmas in our house this year. It’s C.J.’s first Christmas knowing that thing about Santa that only … Continue reading →

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I’m The Dad Of A Boy Who Loves Drag Queens

Posted on November 3, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

The day after Halloween, Matt posted a short essay to Huffington Post about Bob The Drag Queen surprising C.J. and trick-or-treating with him. Following is the not-as-short, unabridged version. I think Matt is the best father ever, but I’m a … Continue reading →

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