Surviving the first day of kindergarten is tough… for parents. Yes, I know the day is focused on the child and their excitement for a new beginning, but any parent who has gone through it will know — it’s an emotional rollercoaster for the parents. Our twins just had their first day of kindergarten and […]
School started for our kids yesterday, but before the kiddos hit the books, we decided to take them on a last-minute vacation last week and it was wonderful. Somehow, with three kids, we have managed the art of traveling because each vacation just seems to get better and better. My wife and I brought the […]
School counselors are supposed to be at the disposal of all students — there to help kids navigate their emotions, puberty, school issues, bullying, home issues, and whatever else may arise. However, in some school districts, school counselors are strictly forbidden from “addressing the fears and challenges of [their] lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer […]
As my daughter Sophia grows older, there’s some new things that I, as a mother, have to talk to her about. Just the other day, as my wife and I were doing our morning routine of exfoliation and facial care with our new Spin for Perfect Skin, we discussed how we’re having to talk to […]
In the 90s, Captain Planet was a cartoon TV hero who worked to protect the world’s environment with the help of “planeteers” or a group of diverse youth who had special powers with the help of elemental rings. Though the show has long since been canceled, Captain Planet is still working to protect the people […]
It’s August, you guys, August! And you know what that means — back-to-school time. Does anybody else feel like summer passed by too fast? We do! Granted, we’ve had a great summer. Our family enjoyed a lot of pool days, family concerts, kids events, beach days, and vacations to Vegas, a Dude Ranch, and Portland. […]
Australia is the only developed English-speaking nation that hasn’t legalized same-sex marriage, but that could soon be changing. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has put forward a plan for the country to vote on same-sex marriage. The country will hold a non-legally binding voluntary public postal vote before an official parliamentary vote in November. The […]
California’s Rainbow Day Camp entertains kids with fun activities like sports games and arts and crafts. However, the cool thing about this camp — it serves transgender and gender fluid children. This year, the camp welcomed 60 campers! The program was started two years ago by Sandra Collins who was trying to find a safe space […]
Ellen DeGeneres is a goddess of so many things — comedy, talk shows, and now baby clothes! ED By Ellen just launched a baby’s clothing line that features bibs, swaddles, clothing, shoes, furniture, bedding and bath items. That moment you find out the #EDEllenDeGeneres baby collection is here. 🙊 #EDBundlesOfJoy A post shared by ED […]
Our family has always loved Doc McStuffins, but who knew we could love it even more? In a new episode titled, “The Emergency Plan,” Doc McStuffins features a two-mom, interracial family! Better yet, the actresses playing the two moms are voiced by LGBT actresses, Wanda Sykes, and Portia de Rossi. Chris Nee, the show’s creator […]
