Same-sex parents

What if my 4-year-old son is gay like me?

What if my 4-year-old son is gay like me?

"His life will be so different from mine, but I can’t help but worry. Until every country in the world allows gay marriage and gives everyone equal rights, I will always be scared."

Frankie Nelson

My daughter came out as trans, and it saved my marriage

My daughter came out as trans, and it saved my marriage

Two weddings and two gender transitions make for one happy family.

Amanda Jetté Knox

My wife and I gave birth three weeks apart during COVID

My wife and I gave birth three weeks apart during COVID

Vrunda Bhatt

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.

Today's Parent

I’m uncomfortable telling other parents I’m queer

I’m uncomfortable telling other parents I’m queer

I know that if anyone were to challenge any of my coupled queer friends’ abilities to parent, I’d be the first to defend them. So why won’t I do the same for myself?

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

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

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

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.

Kevin John Siazon

We love this Babies "R" Us Canada ad featuring a queer couple

We love this Babies "R" Us Canada ad featuring a queer couple

Babies "R" Us Canada has come out in support of diverse families with an ad for their baby registry app featuring a same-sex couple.

Christine Shepherd

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

Is Disney finally going to feature a lesbian couple? (Update)

Is Disney finally going to feature a lesbian couple? (Update)

A new trailer has fans hoping that there will finally be a gay couple in a Disney movie.

Emily Rivas

The secret superpowers of every dad

The secret superpowers of every dad

Ready or not, you're a dad! Don't worry—nature is tweaking your brain and body in ways that'll ensure you're just the right man for the job.

Peter McMahon

Why Frozen's Elsa needs a girlfriend

Why Frozen's Elsa needs a girlfriend

The Twittersphere wants Elsa to get a girlfriend in Frozen 2. We say yes!

Amy Valm

Yes, we know! The kids of same-sex parents are all right

Yes, we know! The kids of same-sex parents are all right

"If multiple studies have already confirmed that children of same-sex parents are fine and well, why do these studies keep happening?"

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

I didn’t become a solo parent as a last resort

I didn’t become a solo parent as a last resort

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk wants people to know she chose to become a solo parent.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Heather Has Two Mommies: Why it still matters 25 years later

Heather Has Two Mommies: Why it still matters 25 years later

It's been 25 years since the picture book, Heather Has Two Mommies, was released. A new mom reflects on what the book means to her family.

Sarah Liss

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

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

Same-sex parents: When kids ask questions—questions they already know the answers to—they’re trying to figure out the bigger picture.

Susan Goldberg

Confessions: Single mom with an unconventional family

Confessions: Single mom with an unconventional family

A single mom confesses to her current family situation—but still worries about judgment from others.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Same-sex parents: The kids are still all right

Same-sex parents: The kids are still all right

Research out of Australia focuses on how same-sex parents and their kids are faring. But do we really need another study confirming that queer families are doing all right?

Susan Goldberg

Queer parents: Just like everyone else

Queer parents: Just like everyone else

Susan Goldberg believes writing about parenthood from a queer perspective must avoid an "us versus them" mentality.

Susan Goldberg

Modern parents: The choice to have kids

Modern parents: The choice to have kids

Susan Goldberg is gradually becoming more confident in her choice to become a parent.

Susan Goldberg