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What I’ve Learned From Letting My Son Dress Up As A Girl For Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

Halloween is a time when Matt and I are reminded of how much we’ve evolved as parents. From three-year-old C.J. wanting to be Snow White and us convincing him to be a skeleton to now – when I steam his … Continue reading →

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Trust Your Mom Gut

Posted on October 8, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

  Parents often ask me how they can tell if their child is transgender versus gender nonconforming and if they should be transitioning him/her. Before I reply, I always clarify that I’m not a certified expert on gender or when … Continue reading →

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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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My Son’s Funeral Dress

Posted on July 7, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

When Nana Grab Bags died on Memorial Day, we immediately started planning her Celebration of Life, mostly because it felt better to be actively doing something as opposed to sitting immobilized unable to do anything. And those were our only … 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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C.J. Is Banana Man

Posted on April 23, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

I’m lucky to have two kids who love each other, mostly get along, play well together and sometimes hold hands when no one is looking. Lately, their favorite way to pass time is to jump on our trampoline together. Even … 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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