Recent Blog Posts: Parenting

  • WATCH: Potty Learning in a Pandemic
    With all the at-home togetherness that social distancing brings, now might be the perfect time to jump into potty training!
  • WATCH: Andrea Beaty Reading and Q&A for Kids
    Author of beloved children's books, "Rosie Revere, Engineer," and "Sofia Valdez, Future Prez," Andrea Beaty joined us for a LIVE reading of her book and a Q&A all about where she gets her ideas from and what future books she's got in store!
  • WATCH: Pronouns and Privilege for Kids (ft. Queer Kid Stuff)
    How can you explain complicated topics like pronouns and privilege to your littles? By song, of course!
  • WATCH: How to Access Your COVID-19 Benefits
    Are you having trouble receiving your unemployment compensation, small business loan, or other COVID-19 response service or benefit? Do you need help with ensuring your immigration application is being processed? Do you need food or housing assistance and don’t know where to turn?
  • Richie Jackson and Steve Disselhorst
    WATCH: Gay Dads Who Write: A Reading with Richie Jackson & Steve Disselhorst
    What does it mean to be a gay dad? Two talented writers, fathers, and change-makers—Richie Jackson and Steve Disselhorst—read excerpts from their books and share their thoughts on the LGBTQ+ community and parenting.
  • Trans Fertility 101
    WATCH: Trans Fertility & Family-Building 101
    Are you still thinking about fertility, even in the time of coronavirus diseare (COVID-19)? Why not keep learning about your body and what it's capable of!
  • Andrew Solomon reading
    WATCH: An Exclusive Reading and Q&A with Andrew Solomon
    Watch as New York Times' bestselling author and gay dad Andrew Solomon reads a never-before-shared passage from his work in progress!
  • Parenting and Screentime: COVID
    WATCH: Coping During COVID-19: Survival Tips for LGBTQ+ Parents
    How should parents approach screentime while kids are sheltering in place during COVID-19? How can parents master flexibility and emotional resilience during this pandemic?
  • Donor Conceived Resources for LGBTQ+ Families
    Here are some resources created or edited by donor-conceived people in LGBTQ+ families for you to review as you consider donor conception for your family.
  • Resources for People with a Transgender Parent
    COLAGE is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the voices of youth and adult children with one or more LGBTQ+ parent/caregiver—also known as COLAGErs. Here are
  • Coming Out to Your Child
    You are already doing the work; simply by taking the time to consider how to sensitively approach coming out to your child brings intentionality to
  • Nancy and Laura’s Story
    “I love my family. It’s sorta like music, and my family would be the remix.” Thirteen-year-old Merrick smiles when he talks about his family. The