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Health and Safety

Polka Dots

Talking Sex and Gender with Our Kids

(This post is sponsored by AMAZE.)

As a lesbian mom, I’ve encountered two potential pitfalls in talking with my son about sex and gender.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kids, Race, and Racism: Readings and Resources

Once again, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I’m posting a revised and expanded list of resources for talking with kids about the holiday and about race and racism in general.

AIDS Ribbon

World Aids Day: Parents and Children

Today is World AIDS Day, so I’m continuing my tradition of sharing stories and statistics about parents and children with HIV/AIDS.

Spirit Day

Stand Against Bullying, Today and Every Day

Today is GLAAD’s annual Spirit Day, a time to take a stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ youth. In this election year, it is doubly important to show that we do not condone bullying behavior.

Black and white gradient

Of Parenting and Privilege

I had an encounter with the police a few weeks ago. I am an avid cyclist, and had a flat while on a ride, about 15 miles from home. I was struggling to change my tire when a local officer drove by, stopped to see if I needed help, and offered to drive me to my house.

Stonewall Vigil for Orlando

More on Talking with Children About Orlando

On Tuesday, I wrote of talking with my son and other children about the Orlando massacre. Here are a few similar pieces by others. Would that we never had to write them.

WeAreOrlando

Discussing Orlando with Children

My 13-year-old son said all the kids on his bus today were talking about the shooting in Orlando. At some point, we cannot shelter our children from news such as this. But how do we talk about it with them?

Day of Silence 2016

Speaking from the Silence

Today is the Day of Silence, when many students from middle school to college choose not to speak, in order to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment. Let’s take a moment to honor those who are taking a stand today—and on so many other days as well.

Lesbian Breast Cancer Study

Participate in the Lesbians and Breast Cancer Study

Identify as a member of the lesbian community? Help contribute to a better understanding of lesbian health by participating in an anonymous study about lesbians and breast cancer, whether you are a survivor or have no history of the disease.

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