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15 cute kids' books about queer families

15 cute kids' books about queer families

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

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Indigenous kids are still being taken from their parents. I'm one of them

Indigenous kids are still being taken from their parents. I'm one of them

Indigenous kids are being removed from their homes and are horrifically overrepresented in the foster care system. Some call it the Millennium Scoop.

Jaye Simpson

Polyamorous parenting: The surprising benefits of the ultimate modern family

Polyamorous parenting: The surprising benefits of the ultimate modern family

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

Briony Smith

What not to say to your kids when they see a genderqueer person on the street

What not to say to your kids when they see a genderqueer person on the street

Next time you're out in public and your kids point out a person who doesn't conform to gender stereotypes, don't feel embarrassed—try this instead.

Kevin John Siazon

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

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

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

Janine Cole

Hey, world? Not all boys play sports

Hey, world? Not all boys play sports

It should be super obvious by now, but plenty of boys aren't into organized sports, so can we please stop making that assumption?

Jacqueline Miller

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

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

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

Kevin John Siazon

This is why young children need to explore gender identity in the classroom

This is why young children need to explore gender identity in the classroom

Take it from a teacher: keeping gender identity in the Ontario sex ed curriculum helps our kids, because they’re asking questions about it already.

Gordon Nore

Prince William and Kate are totally prepared if one of their kids comes out as LGBTQ

Prince William and Kate are totally prepared if one of their kids comes out as LGBTQ

The royal dad said he'd be "absolutely fine" with any of his three kids coming out as LGBTQ —but, like many parents, he's still got his concerns.

Zach Harper, Hello! Canada

8 things not to say to an older mom with a baby

8 things not to say to an older mom with a baby

"You are so brave. How do you have the energy? I can’t imagine having kids at your age." If you think this is a compliment, we have some news for you.

Athena Reich

Why Donald Trump and a bad divorce made me decide to become a surrogate

Trying to conceive

Why Donald Trump and a bad divorce made me decide to become a surrogate

"I knew many friends who had struggled with infertility and could understand that pain. Knowing I could alleviate that for a family was an amazing thought."

Stéphanie Plante, as told to Kate Rae

With Doug Ford as Premier, are our kids vulnerable?

With Doug Ford as Premier, are our kids vulnerable?

He’s threatening to drop the new sex-ed curriculum; here's how we can work together as parents to protect, support and educate our kids.

Amanda Jetté Knox

My trans child can tell me who she is—no brain scan required

My trans child can tell me who she is—no brain scan required 

New research reveals MRI scans show transgender kids are very much who they say they are—but what are the implications of demanding objective proof? 

Amanda Jetté Knox

Will Elsa be getting a girlfriend in Frozen 2?

Will Elsa be getting a girlfriend in Frozen 2?

An interview with the film's writer and co-director doesn't confirm or deny the possibility, but leaves fans with hope that their idea may become reality

Kevin John Siazon

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

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

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.

Kevin John Siazon

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

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

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.

Kevin John Siazon

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

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

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

Emily Rivas

What does gay mean? New video series answers kids' LGBTQ+ questions

What does gay mean? New video series answers kids' LGBTQ+ questions

Queer Kid Stuff aims to explain hard topics in a kid-friendly way.

Emily Rivas

What the Orlando shooting taught one mom about truth, courage and love

What the Orlando shooting taught one mom about truth, courage and love

CityNews reporter Avery Haines on the importance of living her life openly—and the role her kids played in helping her get there.

Avery Haines

I’m gay. What should my kids be feeling about the Orlando shooting?

I’m gay. What should my kids be feeling about the Orlando shooting?

And should I be worried they’re not feeling enough?

Aviva Rubin