Parenting & Family

All the resources you need for gay parenting, starting a family, raising kids, gender-neutral parenting, pregnancy, adoption and other related resources for LGBTQ people.

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It’s Officially Baby Time But Oops I Changed My Mind

Having children was in your wedding vows — but now the world sucks so bad that you’ve changed your mind. Also:…

the team

May 8, 2026

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parenting & family

Be the Queer Aunt You Wish to See in The World

My relationship with my nibling made me understand how important it is to continue living my queer life out loud.

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Oct 9, 2023

two lesbian moms with their young son on the couch, looking at something on a phone

parenting & family

Queer Mom Chronicles: Why I Never Put Anyone in My Family “First”

To me, the concept of anyone being “first” in a family feels weird. We all have a hierarchy of needs, right?

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Oct 2, 2023

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parenting & family

Queer Mom Chronicles: 10 Things I’ve Learned in My 10 Years of Motherhood

9. There will never not be laundry.

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Sep 18, 2023

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parenting & family

Queer Mom Chronicles: Tips for Navigating Back-to-School Time for LGBTQ+ Parents

Establishing a good relationship with your child’s school when you’re a queer parent is incredibly important.

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Sep 6, 2023

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parenting & family

Queer Mom Chronicles: How Do We Engage With Queer Mom Influencer Culture?

One of my biggest issues with mom-fluencer culture in general is that there is a lack of ability to create meaningful conversations around the issues that plague motherhood.

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Aug 21, 2023