Veterans Administration Expands IVF Access—But There Are Still LimitationsThe Department of Veterans Affairs has announced an expansion to in vitro fertilization (IVF) benefits for veterans that will mean more LGBTQ veterans (among others) have access to this treatment—but not all. March 28, 2024 A Parent By Any Other Name: What Kids Call Their LGBTQ Parents March 26, 2024 North Carolina Ruling Shows the Price of Outdated Parentage Laws March 22, 2024 Nicole Berner Is 2nd Lesbian Mom Confirmed to Federal Bench This Month March 21, 2024 Michigan Legislature Passes Bills to Legalize Surrogacy and to Ensure Children in All Families Have Equitable Access to Parentage Protections March 20, 2024 Mombian Crosses Milestones: 6,000+ Posts and More March 18, 2024 Book Challenges Rise to Record 4,240 Titles in 2023 (and 2024 Doesn’t Look Good) March 15, 2024 New in the Database of LGBTQ Family Books Visit Full Database More Posts New Jersey Expands Infertility Coverage and Makes It More Inclusive of LGBTQ and Single People January 18, 2024 Mombian Nominated for “Outstanding Blog” GLAAD Media Award January 17, 2024 Resources for Talking With Kids About Race and Racism on MLK Day and All Year Long January 15, 2024 Book Bans Up 33% Between Last Two School Years January 12, 2024 8 Tips for Queer People Starting the Journey to Parenthood January 10, 2024 New Edition of “It’s So Amazing” Is More LGBTQ-Inclusive Than Ever—But How Much So? January 9, 2024 Listen: Kids’ Music Album Inspired by Banned Books Includes LGBTQ Favorites January 8, 2024 4 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books to Start 2024 January 4, 2024 “Stay Engaged”: Making Progress for LGBTQ Families in 2024 January 2, 2024 Merry Christmas! December 24, 2023 New Netflix Kids’ Show “CoComelon Lane” Includes Boy With Two Dads Who Tries on a Tutu; Conservatives Can’t Handle It December 22, 2023 European Parliament Votes in Favor of Parentage Recognition for LGBTQ Families December 21, 2023 ‹ 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 501 › Subscribe to Daily E-mail Digest Subscribe Powered by Thematic Posts and Resources StartingWhere to begin? Here! With info and resources on beginning the journey to parenthood. NamingWhat do kids call their LGBTQ parents? Here’s the list I’ve been collecting since 2011. Add your parental names! RaisingCaring for kids, school resources, coming out to kids, donor siblings, and more. ProtectingLegal information and resources on confirmatory (second-parent) adoption, surrogacy, custody, and more. ConnectingProfiles of LGBTQ families, plus family groups, organizations, and other ways to find community. RepresentingBooks, television, podcasts, blogs, and other ways LGBTQ families are represented. ResearchingHistory, demographics, and social science that illuminate LGBTQ families. RememberingThe history of LGBTQ families is older than you many think. AdvocatingSpeaking up for our families and advocating for social justice. Key Reads A Parent By Any Other Name: What Kids Call Their LGBTQ Parents 8 Tips for Queer People Starting the Journey to Parenthood 10 Myths About LGBTQ Families Back-to-School Resources for LGBTQ Parents: 2023 Edition “LGBTQ Paths to Parentage Security”: New Guide from GLAD and Mombian Helps LGBTQ Parents Understand Options for Protecting Their Families Resources for LGBTQ Prospective Foster Parents Starter Resources for LGBTQ People Considering Adoption How My Family Started: An RIVF Post for Donor Conception Awareness Day A Short History of LGBTQ Parenting