Parenting & Family

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She Thinks We Should Leave Brooklyn for Our Kids

Will their kids be happier in the suburbs than in Brooklyn? Also, trying to keep up with a financially literate…

the team

Nov 21, 2025

parenting & family

How Do We Navigate Ethical Concerns About Having Kids as a Queer Couple?

I think it’s really admirable that you’re thinking about the ethics of having a kid. A lot of people don’t, and there is value in doing this kind of consideration…

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Apr 30, 2024

parenting & family

Queer Mom Chronicles: How Do You Create Queer Community for Your Family?

I grew up around my mom’s queer friends, and I wanted my son to have that, too.

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Apr 22, 2024

parenting & family

Queer Mom Chronicles: Having a ‘Picky Eater’ Doesn’t Bother Me Too Much

By not acting from a deprivation mindset, I think I’ve created a solid foundation for him when it comes to food.

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Apr 8, 2024

a Black woman sits with her head against a tree, closing her eyes in the sunshine

parenting & family

Queer Mom Chronicles: Why Is It So Hard for Us To Take Time for Ourselves?

There have been many times when I’ve said that I’m going to make a stronger effort to take time for myself and that lasts for a couple weeks before I…

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Mar 25, 2024

parenting & family

Queer Mom Chronicles: I Have Mixed Feelings About Homework

As a parent who is making a concentrated effort to teach my child boundaries when it comes to helping manage burnout, homework doesn’t really fit in with that.

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Mar 11, 2024