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Take Me Out To The Ballgame

He was a little boy born with baseball blood.  His maternal great-grandfather was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1930s.  His maternal grandfather traveled Latin America playing in the Pan American Games.  His paternal grandfather coached youth who … Continue reading

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C.J.’s Mom and Feast of Fun

This week I had the pleasure of chatting it up with the boys at Feast of Fun. What is Feast of Fun?  A daily podcast talk show hosted by Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion featuring celebrity guests and friends of the LGBT community. … Continue reading

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Prince Charming E-mailed My Son

C.J. has received an e-mail from Prince Charming.  Yes, THE Prince Charming.  They had been going back and forth (with me, C.J.’s Mom, playing the part of loyal typist and secretary) since just before our big birthday trip to Disneyland. … Continue reading

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Only 63% of People Think it’s Okay for Boys to Play with Barbies

On Wednesday, on the “fourth hour” of the Today show, hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb discussed Dr. Phil’s opinion that boys should not play with girl toys.  While Kathie Lee and Hoda disagreed with Dr. Phil, not all of their … Continue reading

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Dr. Phil Wants to Make My Son Cry

Dr. Phil is on my shit list.  Here’s why.  His advice on parenting a boy who likes to play with girl toys and wear girl clothes?  Don’t let him. Get your best Texas twang ready, because here are his words … Continue reading

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Yeah, But Dr. Phil’s Boys Like to Marry Barbies, Not Play With Them…

Super interesting read and makes this mama sad.  I’m off to ponder this over mojitos by the beach…. What Does Dr. Phil Think Parents Should Do When Their Sons Play With Barbies? Take Away The Barbies.   Read more: http://www.queerty.com/what-does-dr-phil-think-parents-should-do-when-their-sons-play-with-barbies-take-away-the-barbies-20110205/#ixzz1D87gRLtrContinue reading

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High School Student Needs Advice on Coming Out

Hey peeps, this week I was approached by a devoted Raising My Rainbow and Queerty reader who has a few questions for us. Cameron is a 19-year-old who runs the Gay-Straight Alliance at his high school in Ontario, Canada.  He’s … Continue reading

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The Boy Who Cried Fabulous

When Uncle Uncle comes to visit he always arrives bearing gifts; beautifully wrapped gifts, because – after all — merchandising and appearance are everything. One of the favorites, by far, is the book The Boy Who Cried Fabulous written by … Continue reading

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Falling Off the Boy Toy Wagon Into Girl Toy Heaven

It was like watching somebody come alive, watching a flower bloom, watching a rainbow cross the sky. It was the day C.J. discovered Barbie. Back story: Uncle Uncle and I had a bad Barbie addiction as children. It was tough … Continue reading

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A Boy Wants a Doll: Father Grows Uncomfortable When Son Challenges Gender Stereotypes

Tonight on “What Would You Do?” (ABC at 9 p.m.) the show sets up a scenario at a toy store and sends in actors to see what people will say when a father struggles with the thought of buying a doll for … Continue reading

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