July 22, 2021 Taking our 11 year old to a “real” piercing shop Like many modern parents, we took our kiddo to get their ears pierced for the first time at a shopping mall kiddie boutique. Xage…
July 2, 2021 How to respond when your child wants to shave their head Has your child ever asked to shave their head? Ours has – multiple times. We’ve responded in various ways over the years, from laughter…
June 28, 2021 What to know before your first Pride event June is almost over, and hopefully you made it to one or more colorful Pride celebrations taking place in towns near you. Everyone should…
May 9, 2021 Why it’s important to respect nonbinary and trans name changes When kids first come out as nonbinary or trans, one of the first things to change is their name – and this is often…
April 25, 2021 Start here if you’re new to parenting a nonbinary or LGBTQIA+ child When Z first came out to us as nonbinary and queer earlier this year, E and I were surprised but I can’t say we…
April 21, 2021 What’s the difference between being nonbinary and being trans? All children are great teachers if we’re only open to listen and learn. My kiddo is for sure constantly teaching me things. In particular,…
April 13, 2021 What no one tells you about parenting a nonbinary child That headline I just wrote is somewhat misleading. The truth is, no one tells you ANYTHING about parenting a nonbinary child. Oh sure, if…
April 7, 2021 Do all nonbinary kids like to shop this much? Z coming out as nonbinary has resulted in a lot of clothes shopping. Fortunately, I love to shop for clothes – especially for our…
March 24, 2021 Best books for LGBTQIA+ tweens and teens The moment Z came out to us, I knew we had to ramp up the LGBTQIA+ book selection in our house. Books are life….
February 10, 2021 Nonbinary is just another word for awesome When was the first time you heard the word “nonbinary“? If you roll with fifth graders or middle schoolers OR watch TikTok videos for…
