Identity

05.17.13

LGBT Family Resources, from “Lesbian Dad”

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Living at the “crossroads of mother and father,” Polly Pagenhart, LGBT activist, editor and most importantly mom, hand picks a list of resources for info on LGBT parenting.

05.16.13

A Lesbian Mom Speaks Up

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LGBT activist, Kathy Young gives a window into the great obstacles and vast joys of being a Lesbian mom today.

05.13.13

Mondays with the Mamas — LGBT Parenting

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Family structure is diverse these days, and dialogue about what exactly defines family yields rich discussions. TMC President, Sam Kurtzman-Counter, talks about her thoughts on LGBT families and introduces our week of thought-provoking content.

05.10.13

In Your Words: Mamas Today

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How much more do you value your mama now that you are one?! Read on to hear how prominent mom influencers feel their parenting style compare’s to their own moms’.

05.06.13

Mondays with The Mamas – A New Generation of “Mominists?”

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In our new weekly installment by The Mother Co. Mamas, Sam presses pause on the kvetching to explore the idea that today’s moms have much to celebrate, thanks to the strength of our communities and the gifts of our foremothers.

02.22.13

Boys Behaving Badly?

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“Boys will be boys.” We’ve all heard it – but does it just condone bad behavior? And what is “bad behavior” anyway? Acclaimed author, Micheal Thompson, challenges our assumptions and approaches to raising emotionally intelligent boys.

02.19.13

Boys Have Feelings, Too

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Mom Erin Janda Rawlings describes her own hurdles in coming to understand, accept and maneuver through her son’s emotional universe.

06.22.11

Raising A Boy In Pink

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Author, Blogger and Mom, Sarah Hoffman, describes her journey to understanding when her 4 year-old son adamantly expresses his desire to wear a pink dress to school. In this moving account, we get a window into the process of navigating social constraints while embracing our children as uniquely wonderful individuals.

06.09.11

Twindividuals

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Joined at the hip? Able to feel each other’s pain from miles away? The Twin Coach blogger, Gina Osher, debunks some twin myths and offers tips on how to lovingly help multiples grow as individuals.

04.11.11

Where Did He Get Those Blue Eyes?

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Growing up mixed race wasn’t easy for Christina Simon. Now, with two mixed children of her own, she’s confronted with how to discuss the tough and tender parts of racial identity.

11.11.10

The Super Hero and Princess Epidemic

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Gina Osher, blogger behind “The Twin Coach,” shares her point of view about the inescapable influence of princesses and super heroes on our children. What’s a concerned parent to do??