LGBTQ+

Parent resources to support your LGBTQ+ child

Parents are their kids' best allies.

11 diverse kids’ books featuring non-heteronormative characters

Because it's so important for children to see all types of characters represented.

What it’s really like to raise a transgender child

A heartfelt essay by a mom on the journey of raising her transgender child and finding acceptance together.

What I did when my 4-year-old told me that he’s transgender

Discover how to support trans kids and celebrate their gender identity with love and understanding.

Watch this fearless 4th grader speak up for trans kids over Texas’ latest anti-trans bill

State lawmakers are considering legislation that would redefine child abuse to include parents who consent to hormone therapy and puberty blockers for their transgender kids.

3 lessons parents can learn from JoJo Siwa’s coming out story

"I am so proud to be me," says the 17-year-old singer and dancer.

Does insurance cover family-building costs for LGBTQ+ families?

Here's how to find out what's covered (and what's not) under your plan, plus how to optimize your coverage and advocate for yourself.

What went viral this week: A trans father’s birth pictures & why one famous Republican is voting Biden

These are the stories mamas are talking about this week.

Mom’s powerful viral message: Not every child has a ‘mom and dad’

Dr. Alang spoke to Motherly about why inclusive language matters so much.

7 common myths about starting LGBTQ+ families, debunked

Looking to start a family as an LGBTQ+ person? Here's what you need to know.

19 LGBTQ+ movies & shows to stream with your teen during Pride month

Plus, how to have a convo about gender identity & sexuality.

Dear son: Wear your rainbow shirt with pride

I want to encourage my son to express pride and allyship, but I also want to shield him from everything else that may come with making a statement in our small town.

A new supreme court ruling protects LGBTQ+ employees

The court's 6-3 ruling means that "an employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII."

Conception guide for LGBTQ families, from choosing a donor to tracking your cycle

It's a journey well worth taking.

I wish there were more gay families on kids shows

Elmo describes "family" as a mommy, a daddy and a baby. But that's not what our family looks like.

From two-mom families to gender-diverse kids: 25 LGBTQ+ children’s books that celebrate the full spectrum

These picks center themes of love, belonging, and the freedom to be exactly who you are.

I didn’t give birth to my boys, but I am definitely their mom

"Because relationships are not just blood…it's all of the other stuff that makes us a family."

Major long-term study: Kids with lesbian parents grow up to be happy adults

Having two moms or two dads doesn't impact children negatively. Families are families and love is love.

This new fertility option for lesbian couples is amazing—and it’s called ‘shared motherhood’

It’s called reciprocal IVF.