I know we're all used to saying “breastfeeding,” but as a lactation consultant, I believe that inclusive language is vital.

It's time to add “chestfeeding” to your vocabulary

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Breastfeeding

Looking for breastfeeding help? Read our tips on the best breastfeeding positions, finding the right latch, treating sore nipples, and knowing when to quit.

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When I told family and friends that our 11-year-old was transitioning, I was inundated with praise for supporting him. But I was hiding my grief and anger.

I’m not an amazing mom for accepting my transgender son

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Family

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Parenting

When my son asked to go to the Pride Parade, I hesitated. But this was a chance I never had growing up: a chance to explore an integral part of who he is.

Why I took my son to the Pride Parade

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As a gender-nonconforming person, I feel left out of the parenting discussion. It’s time we become more inclusive in our language.

The way we talk about motherhood is deeply alienating

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Family life

Some kids have two moms, and some have two dads. Here are some sweet books starring queer families.

15 cute kids' books about queer families

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Single mom, donor dad: An unconventional pregnancy story

Same-sex parents: The kids are still all right

Same-sex parents: When a child asks the hard questions

Books

Soothing bedtime stories, empowering books for girls, or festive holiday reads.  Check out our recommendations for the best children’s books for every occasion.

A growing number of Canadian parents are polyamorous. Experts, parents and even kids say it offers some surprising benefits.

Polyamorous parenting: The surprising benefits of the ultimate modern family

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One thing I never thought I’d do with my husband? Help him write an ad for a new same&#x2d;sex partner. It made me realize the incredible stretchiness of love.

How helping my husband discover he’s gay helped me let go

Divorce

We're so glad this pregnant dad—the birth father—shared these beautiful images taken during the labour and delivery of his daughter.

These photos of a pregnant trans man giving birth are so powerful

Pregnancy

Blogs

Will Elsa be getting a girlfriend in Frozen 2?

Frozen

A gay bar in Mississippi got a random call from a woman just looking for some parenting advice. What the bartender said to her was perfection.

A mom called a bar and asked if the bartender was gay for the sweetest reason

Mattel just posted photos on the Barbie Style Instagram of Barbie and Aimee Song wearing Love Wins T-shirts and we're so here for it.

Barbie is an ally of the LGBTQ community and we love it

Barbie

These two women have faced off in many Olympic gold medal games over the last few years, but now they stand together to raise their newborn daughter.

These former Olympic rivals just welcomed the cutest baby into the world

Sports

Insta-famous dad Kordale Lewis had three kids before 18. Now, he and fiancé have a new baby with a familiar surrogate: Lewis’s high school girlfriend.

Kordale Lewis: “Be the parent that you didn’t have as a child”

Dads

A small win happened when the baby's health card was sent to them with a "U" for "Undetermined" or "Unassigned" instead of an "F" or an "M."

This Canadian baby is the first to not have a gender assigned on their health card

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What life is like for transgender children now

When mom becomes dad: Life as a transgender parent

Does your child challenge traditional gender roles?

News

Jazz Jennings is making history with the first-ever doll based on a transgender person.

Transgender teen and TLC star Jazz Jennings is getting her own doll!

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11 kids' books that challenge gender stereotypes 