July 22, 2019 How to navigate your kids through that rigid gender concept phase Categorizing the world (including based on gender) is a really important developmental phase and one that kids shouldn't be shamed for. However, introducing kids to many incarnations of gender is important. Kids categorizing and gendering items and people is based on what they see around them. I know this phase can be REALLY hard for a lot of gender-bending parents. Here are my tips for getting through this phase… Read More July 15, 2019 23 fun & useful dorm decor items to max out your space If you're starting to think about heading back to college in a month or so, you might be researching how to maximize the teeny tiny space that is your (likely shared) dorm room. I found some super kicky and useful dorm decor to get your brainstorming into high gear, including a few more fun items. Read More July 8, 2019 What to pack for a loved one's hospital stay In the past few years, my partner has had to stay in the hospital twice, and both times, I stayed with them. They have one more surgery coming up which will, hopefully, be the last one. There's plenty of advice on how to pack for them, but this time, I'm determined to get it right and pack sensibly for my own stay. Here's how I'm doing it… Read More July 1, 2019 Does choosing an LGBTQ+ label mean you're THAT forever? Some people have asked me: if I identify with a term today does that mean you always have to identify that way? The answer to that question can be complicated and contentious. Here’s my take: HELL FREAKING NO! My heartfelt advice: Don’t worry so much about labels. Labels are great, but, in some ways, they’re also for cans. Read More Newer Posts Older Posts
July 15, 2019 23 fun & useful dorm decor items to max out your space If you're starting to think about heading back to college in a month or so, you might be researching how to maximize the teeny tiny space that is your (likely shared) dorm room. I found some super kicky and useful dorm decor to get your brainstorming into high gear, including a few more fun items. Read More July 8, 2019 What to pack for a loved one's hospital stay In the past few years, my partner has had to stay in the hospital twice, and both times, I stayed with them. They have one more surgery coming up which will, hopefully, be the last one. There's plenty of advice on how to pack for them, but this time, I'm determined to get it right and pack sensibly for my own stay. Here's how I'm doing it… Read More July 1, 2019 Does choosing an LGBTQ+ label mean you're THAT forever? Some people have asked me: if I identify with a term today does that mean you always have to identify that way? The answer to that question can be complicated and contentious. Here’s my take: HELL FREAKING NO! My heartfelt advice: Don’t worry so much about labels. Labels are great, but, in some ways, they’re also for cans. Read More Newer Posts Older Posts
July 8, 2019 What to pack for a loved one's hospital stay In the past few years, my partner has had to stay in the hospital twice, and both times, I stayed with them. They have one more surgery coming up which will, hopefully, be the last one. There's plenty of advice on how to pack for them, but this time, I'm determined to get it right and pack sensibly for my own stay. Here's how I'm doing it… Read More July 1, 2019 Does choosing an LGBTQ+ label mean you're THAT forever? Some people have asked me: if I identify with a term today does that mean you always have to identify that way? The answer to that question can be complicated and contentious. Here’s my take: HELL FREAKING NO! My heartfelt advice: Don’t worry so much about labels. Labels are great, but, in some ways, they’re also for cans. Read More Newer Posts Older Posts
July 1, 2019 Does choosing an LGBTQ+ label mean you're THAT forever? Some people have asked me: if I identify with a term today does that mean you always have to identify that way? The answer to that question can be complicated and contentious. Here’s my take: HELL FREAKING NO! My heartfelt advice: Don’t worry so much about labels. Labels are great, but, in some ways, they’re also for cans. Read More Newer Posts Older Posts