Tag Archives: LGBTQ

Reflections: Raising My Rainbow Turns 3!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been blogging for three years now.  Back then, I had a three-almost-four-year-old boy who worried me because he liked everything intended for a she. I started this blog to connect with other families raising … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder: Gifting and Giving Edition

Posted on December 13, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

Are you done with your holiday shopping yet?  I handmade elaborate gifts based on inspirations from Pinterest for everyone on our list.  I lavishly wrapped them and have had them nestled under the tree since December 1. I’m kidding.  The … Continue reading →

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A Belated Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on December 2, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

I’ve missed you. I hope that you had a rad Thanksgiving and Black Friday. To be honest, our school bathroom issue has been weighing heavy on my heart and mind.  C.J. and Chase both had the week off from school.  … Continue reading →

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When The Boys’ Room Isn’t Safe For A Boy

Posted on November 21, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

My son is six and a half years old.  He’s been potty trained with nary an accident since exactly his third birthday. Last week, in his first grade classroom, he peed his pants.  He sat in his urine until the … Continue reading →

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A Mother Wants Your Advice

Posted on November 16, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

Hi Everybody!  I recently received an email from a mother who wants advice from fellow readers of my blog.  Following is her email.  If you have any advice for her, please leave a comment at the end of this post. … Continue reading →

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My Son Chooses to Be Alice (in Wonderland)

Posted on October 31, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

My Halloween post is up, but not here, at TheAtlantic.com.  “My son C.J. is going to be Alice, of Alice In Wonderland, for Halloween. More specifically, he will be Tim Burton’s Alice because, at nearly seven years old, he’s starting … Continue reading →

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An Update About School

Posted on September 25, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

You all are the best.  No.  I mean it.  THE BEST. After I wrote about the trials and tribulations of our first week of school, so many of you reached out to check on us, left comments on my blog … Continue reading →

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It’s One Thing After Another, I Swear

Posted on September 17, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

School started last Tuesday.  My kids had been out of school for 82 days — not that I was counting – and they were antsy to go back.  With Chase starting fifth grade and C.J. starting first grade, I have … Continue reading →

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My Advice. My Vulnerability. My Voice.

Posted on September 11, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

This has been a very crazy week, with C.J. starting first grade and his brother Chase starting fifth grade.  I’m in the middle of writing a post about their first week of school.  Until I finish that, enjoy this: My … Continue reading →

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I’m Officially A Published Author!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

Thank you for your support and for reading my book and sharing it with others.   No.  Seriously.  I mean it.  Thank you. C.J.’s Dad and I were on The TODAY Show yesterday.  It was definitely a once in a lifetime … Continue reading →

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