Book Ban and School Censorship Bills Advance in Congress - Mombian

A federal bill that would ban books, activities, and programs that mention transgender people—and potentially all LGBTQ people—from K-12 public schools nationwide has moved ahead in the House and been...

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The Real 30-Year (at Least) History of Reciprocal IVF - Mombian

My spouse and I started our path to parenthood via reciprocal IVF (my egg, her womb) in 2002---so I was surprised to find numerous places online saying that RIVF was created in 2007 or even later. For...

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LGBTQ Parenting Roundup - Mombian

Catch up on a variety of stories and news about LGBTQ parents that I haven't covered separately, from family stories to politics, entertainment, sports, and more!

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Delaware's New Parentage Laws Will Better Protect Children in All Families - Mombian

Delaware has become the latest state to show its commitment to protecting all children, no matter how their families formed. Its updated laws give children in all families, including those with LGBTQ ...

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6 Recent Kids' Books to Make International Drag Day Sparkle - Mombian

Happy International Drag Day! Spread the joy of self-expression and creativity with these recent picture and middle grade books celebrating drag---three fiction titles and three about real drag artist...

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9 Recent Kids' Books for International Non-Binary People's Day - Mombian

Celebrate International Non-Binary People's Day today with these recent picture, chapter, and middle grade books! (They make great reading year 'round, too!)

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Hawaii Supreme Court Rules That Unmarried Woman, a Nonbiological Parent, Is a Legal Parent - Mombian

The Hawaii Supreme Court has ruled that an unmarried woman who is not a biological parent can still be declared a legal parent to the child she "held out" as her own after starting a family with her f...

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"Complete Absence" of LGBTQ Representation in Animated/Family Films of 2025: New GLAAD Study - Mombian

A new report from GLAAD has found a "complete absence" of LGBTQ characters in animated/family films from ten top distributors in 2025---a lack that the organization calls "leaving money on the table."...

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A Backpack Full of LGBTQ-Inclusive Middle Grade Summer Camp Novels - Mombian

Summer is here, so delight the tweens in your life with some of these LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels that feature summer camps and a diverse assortment of campers!

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7 Kids' Books About LGBTQ Americans for July 4th - Mombian

For July 4th, I'm highlighting seven children's books about LGBTQ Americans who advanced civil rights, fought for our country's unity, and evocatively

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For July 4, Watch a Film About the Queer Woman Who Wrote "America the Beautiful" - Mombian

I can think of no better way to mark July 4th than by watching a new film about the author of "America the Beautiful," Katharine Lee Bates, an educator and social reformer who saw both our country's b...

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Why the Buttigiegs' Ordeal Touches Longstanding Fears - Mombian

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg was kept from his children for a day last week by a false allegation of child abuse. The incident has outraged people of all identities---but for LGBT...

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Marking Four LGBTQ Victories and Looking Ahead - Mombian

Today marks the anniversaries of four key victories for queer people at the U.S. Supreme Court. Let's take a look back, see where we are at present, and explore what remains to be done in the future--...

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Celebrate LGBTQ Americans With 10 New Books for Kids - Mombian

Pride Month is nearing its end, and July 4 is approaching, so my thoughts are turning to all that has made our country great--including queer people. These new books for kids offer insights into LGBTQ...

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Mombian is 21! - Mombian

Twenty-one years ago, I launched Mombian, not imagining where it would lead. Today, the world for LGBTQ parents and our children continues to present new joys and new challenges, and I hope Mombian co...

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6 New Queer-Inclusive Picture Books for Father's Day (or Fathers' Day) - Mombian

Happy Father's Day or Fathers' Day to all the queer dads, father figures, and anyone else who claims this day as their own. Celebrate with these picture books from 2026, five of which feature queer da...

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Milestones in U.S. LGBTQ Parenting History - Mombian

Some key moments in modern LGBTQ parenting history.

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3 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Middle Grade Novels of Adventure and Community - Mombian

This week's new LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels include one where the cover and publisher's blurb make it obvious that there's queer inclusion, and two where they don't. That's why I'm here---beca...

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New Kids' Song "Pronoun Party" Is Perfect for Pride and All Year Long - Mombian

The new single "Pronoun Party," from Miss Tutti and The Fruity Band, is a fun, lighthearted kids' song that's perfect for Pride or any time of year. Listen here (and learn about some other pronoun-the...

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Finding Pride as an LGBTQ Parent in 2026 - Mombian

Pride is a word that contains multitudes. This month, I am thinking about how the various aspects of Pride and pride come together for me as an LGBTQ parent at this moment in history.

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I'm the Mother of a Trans Teen — Here's What We're Facing

My child's bullies aren't other kids. They're powerful people who she's never even met.

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What Kids Call Their LGBTQ Parents (2026 Update) - Mombian

What do kids call their LGBTQ parents? Many affirming, creative, and wonderful names! Here are some of the hundreds of names, plus the stories behind them, from the Mombian LGBTQ Parental Names Projec...

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3 New Middle Grade Books With Queer Protagonists (and Crushes) - Mombian

Three new middle grade books (including two graphic novels) feature queer protagonists and crushes while giving us thoughtful and compelling stories of families and friendships. Share them for Pride o...

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How the Anti-Trans Climate Harms Trans Parents' Family Safety and Security - Mombian

A new report on transgender parents sheds light on just how the current political and social climate threatens their family safety and security and is having a chilling effect on their future family p...

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Guest Post: What LGBTQ Families Should Know Before Starting the Surrogacy Journey - Mombian

I'm pleased to bring you a guest post today by Kelly Enders-Tharp of Growing Generations, a surrogacy and gamete donation agency that for 30 years has helped LGBTQ people and others to become parents....

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Connecticut Expands Fertility Coverage to Be More Inclusive of LGBTQ and Single People - Mombian

In a big win for LGBTQ and single people looking to start or grow their families, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) has just signed a bipartisan bill expanding coverage of fertility health care to b...

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LGBTQ Parenting Roundup: Pride Edition - Mombian

Let's get Pride rolling with a roundup of some news and stories about LGBTQ parents that I haven't covered separately, including family profiles, political news and insights, new family building resou...

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