Tag Archives: parenting

My Son’s Hair Stylist Is His Hero

Posted on April 1, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

When you have a child with special or unique needs and a stranger treats them amazingly when they don’t have to, it makes you feel so damn good. It gives you hope and restores your faith in humanity. C.J.’s hair … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Cool Cuts 4 Kids, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, hair, LGBTQ, Monster High, parenting, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow | 57 Comments

C.J. At Age 100

Posted on March 26, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. recently celebrated his 100th day of first grade. On that day, he had to fill in the blanks about what his life will be like when he is 100 years old. He also had to draw a picture. When … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged 100, first grade, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Orange County, parenting | 26 Comments

Friday Fodder: Grayson Can Take His Backpack To School Edition

Posted on March 21, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

If you’ve been following the story about North Carolina’s Grayson Bruce, yesterday his school/district issued a reply: Statement from Buncombe County Schools after the meeting: We have appreciated the opportunity to meet with the Bruce family and discuss the issues. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged bullying, Gay pride, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, GLSEN, Grayson Bruce, LGBTQ, My Little Pony, Out Proud Families, parenting | 10 Comments

Buncombe County Schools, You’re Doing It All Wrong

Posted on March 19, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Dear Buncombe County Schools, I recently read about your student Grayson Bruce being bullied for carrying a My Little Pony backpack to school. I read that your response was that Grayson should leave his backpack at home because it is … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Backpack, bully, bullying, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Grayson Bruce, Monster High, My Little Pony, Orange County, parenting, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow, Title IX, US Department of Education | 37 Comments

Friday Fodder: Interview With Matt Edition

Posted on March 14, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

First, stop everything you’re doing and read The Mother Company’s interview with my rad hubby, Matt. A lot of times when they see our son wearing a dress or playing with dolls, people ask “Where’s the kid’s father?!” To that … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Award, Awards, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Ian Hoffman, Jacob's New Dress, LGBTQ, Matt, Matt Duron, parenting, PFLAG, Sarah Hoffman, The Mother Company, Triangle Publishing | 7 Comments

Book Giveaway: Jacob’s New Dress

Posted on March 11, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

We’ve added an awesome new book to our bookshelf! Jacob’s New Dress came out on March 1. We’ve been waiting for it and it didn’t disappoint. Jacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged books, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Giveaway, Jacob's New Dress, parenting, Sarah Hoffman | 80 Comments

Introducing Rainbows At Play!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

It all started years ago when we went looking for other families like our own — families raising gender bending boys who like wearing skirts and playing with dolls. We came up with nothing…until we found each other. Every day … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Kelly, Living A Bold Life, Orange County, parenting, playdates, Rainbows At Play, raising a gay child, Raising My Rainbow, twirl | 42 Comments

Friday Fodder: HRC and Me Edition

Posted on February 14, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

I was honored when the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) asked me to write about my reactions to the “Supporting and Caring for Our Gender Expansive Youth” report they released yesterday. The report compiles findings from their recent Youth Survey and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged bullying, documentary, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Spectrum, Gender Stereotypes, HRC, Human Rights Campaign, Inside Out, InsideOut, LGBTQ, parenting, Quirkie Kids, transgender, Youth Survey | 10 Comments

Happy 7th Birthday, C.J.!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. turned seven on Saturday. My baby is growing up. He’d been planning his birthday celebration for three months – the amount of time he usually puts into preparing for big life moments like his birthday, nobody else’s birthday, Christmas, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged American Girl, American Girl Doll, American Girl Store, Birthday, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Ivy, Julie, Lego Friends, Los Angeles, Monster High, Orange County, parenting, The Grove | 52 Comments

We Don’t Know It’s A Good Day Until It’s Over

Posted on January 28, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

The other day I was at the house of one of my favorite neighbors. We were discussing our children. Her kids are all in their 20s and her youngest is autistic. She has read my book and blog and was … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts | Tagged bully, bullying, gender creative, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, parenting, Raising My Rainbow | 39 Comments

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