This last weekend was Mother’s Day and it was fantastic for me and my wife. As a two-mom family, we decided years ago that we both deserved an entire day to ourselves in celebration of Mother’s Day. Some years, my day is on Saturday and some years it’s on Sunday. In addition to each of us […]
In an effort to be inclusive of all family types, Albert McMahon Elementary School in Mission, British Columbia, isn’t focusing on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day during school hours. They’ve cancelled an arts and crafts activity where kids make presents for their parents on these holidays, and are instead, leaving the holiday celebration up to […]
Cass and Ali Bird and their children Leo and Mae are an adorable two-mom family that appeared in Gap’s newest commercial in support of the campaign Every Mother Counts. They star alongside Liv Tyler and her children, as well as other models and actresses like Candice Swanepoel, Coco Rocha, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as well as their respective kids. Cass […]
By: Amber Leventry My daughter, Eva, and her classmates worked hard last week to prepare for this year’s Mother’s Day breakfast. Since Eva has two mamas, I imagine she worked twice as hard; it totally paid off. My partner became teary when she found two homemade placemats sitting side by side, with two small bouquets […]
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we talked to two moms that are celebrating for the first time this year with their newborn baby. TNF: How does it feel to finally be a mom? Christina: We LOVE it! Yes, every night is a sleepless night but she is worth it. TNF: Did you and your wife […]
As part of our ongoing Spotlight Series, we thought we would sit down with new moms celebrating being Mother’s for the first time this year. Sarah Toce is Editor-in-Chief and founder of The Seattle Lesbian. TNF: Did you and your wife always know you wanted to have kids? Sarah: Yes, we’ve always discussed having kids […]
By Brandy Black The best parts of my day are the mommy moments. I collect them, holding the treasures close. Hearing I love you out of my daughter’s tiny high pitched voice for the first time. The time my oldest daughter told me, during a late night chat when the house was heavy with sleep, that […]
By: Amber Leventry Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Commercials, internet pop-up ads, and blog posts are reminding you to remember the woman who gave birth to you. But for many reasons, not everyone celebrates a mom on Mother’s Day. Some reasons may be painful, while others may stem from indifference or peace. For children being […]
By Carol Rood A few weeks ago one of my classmates was giving a presentation about Valentine’s day and how it actually started, and offered a unique perspective on Valentine’s Day. She suggested we should all start ignoring it. She felt as though Valentine’s day is gendered in such a way that it is really […]
