Tag Archives: LGBTQ

Telling My Son His Skirts Were Too Short

Posted on August 4, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

A while back I recognized a major flaw in my parenting. In letting C.J explore gender, I forgot to set the same boundaries for my feminine son that I would have set for a female child — especially when it … Continue reading →

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Should I Let My Gender-Creative Son Have Co-Ed Sleepovers?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

“Mom, how come I never get invited to sleepovers?” my first grader asked from the backseat as we drove home from school one day last year. “Hannah had one and then Emma had one and now Olivia is having one and … Continue reading →

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8 Books That Teach Kids About the Fluidity of Gender and the Importance of Acceptance

Posted on July 15, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

“Transgender and gender nonconforming people (think Caitlyn Jenner or Ruby Rose) are gaining more visibility as they find the courage to come out and live publicly as the most authentic versions of themselves. Around his third birthday, my son started showing signs … Continue reading →

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How I Told My Son His Friends Are Transgender

Posted on May 20, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

I still remember the day when I sat in my 7-year-old son’s bedroom and told him that his 9-year-old friend Samuel was no longer a boy, but was now a girl named Sophia. My son, C.J., didn’t say much at … Continue reading →

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My Sons’ Reaction To Bruce Jenner

Posted on April 25, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

Matt and I decided to watch the Bruce Jenner’s 20/20 interview with our sons. And, we’re so glad we did because it was really great, respectful and educational. We didn’t make a big announcement; we just turned on the television … Continue reading →

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Her Name Was Taylor

Posted on April 10, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

My heart is sad today for 16-year-old Taylor Alesana of Fallbrook, California. Taylor, a transgender high school student, committed suicide after being bullied and harassed at school. “When you’re a kid, parents always tell you sticks and stones may break … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed: Thank You, Angelina Jolie, For Celebrating Our Kids Who Are ‘Different’

Posted on April 1, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

I wrote a blog post for this week, but instead of being published here, it’s published as an Op-Ed on Entertainment Tonight’s website. Check out the links below to have a read.  Op-Ed: Thank You, Angelina Jolie, For Celebrating Our Kids Who … Continue reading →

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I Love You, Son

Posted on March 25, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

Someone recently asked Matt if he thinks he’s too hard on C.J. and his brother at some moments and too easy on them at others. The line of questioning irritated me because Matt is an amazing father. The next day, … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder: Here I Am! Edition

Posted on March 20, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

Hey Strangers! It’s been a while! C.J. had a case of pneumonia (bless his heart) that WOULD.  NOT.  GO.  AWAY.  Several trips to the hospital and several rounds of different medications and he finally kicked the thing right as Grandma and … Continue reading →

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West Hollywood Wig Out Birthday Spectacular

Posted on February 18, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

“Where are you going for your birthday party?” one of C.J.’s girl friends asked him while they were play-dating at our house the week before his birthday. “West Hollywood,” he said casually, as if every second-grader in Orange County knows … Continue reading →

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