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• A Thank You Note to Straight People

  

  The Supreme Court’s decision legalizing same-sex marriage couldn’t have happened without straight people — and not just the five Supreme Court justices that... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Can’t Wait for Episode VII? LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales is Here!

  

  Back in February, you may remember I attended a conference in San Francisco. One of the many highlights of the Dad 2.0 Summit was a private tour of Lucasfilm! Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 5 Rebooted TV Shows to Share With Your Kids

  

  One of my favorite things about being a dad is sharing my passions with my son. Whether it’s a certain song, a board game, favorite holiday or superhero, I neve... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sharing History: A Gay Dad & His Son Take a Field Trip to SCOTUS

  

  I’d been battling a summer cold and was giving my achy muscles a rest, when multiple alerts on my phone roused me from grogginess. At long last, the Supreme... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fridge Wisdom: Same-Sex Marriage in the United States!

  

  I can’t believe it’s finally here… my last state magnet post commemorating the progression of same-sex marriage across the United States! Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• New Ads from Hillary, Dove, Tylenol Show Gay & Lesbian Families. Does It Still...

  

  As the months and days have counted down to the presumed legalization of same-sex marriage, more companies (and politicians) continue to produce ads with gay an... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 28 Reasons Being Legally Married Gay Dads Is Awesome!

  

  Marriage equality currently sits on the Supreme Court’s docket, awaiting a final ruling. All signs point to same-sex marriage finally being legalized in the... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Pop Secret, Star Wars and the Battle of the Bag

  

  Let me drop some Jedi Master-level parenting knowledge on you: Just because you grow up an epic Star Wars fan, then became a dad and go into hyperdrive raising... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• DIY Superman Father’s Day Card for Your Super Dad!

  

  I’ve been teaching my son about superheroes since birth – beginning, of course, with Superman. His brightly colored costume and superhuman abilities, paired wit... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 9 Netflix Titles for Our Non-Traditional Family

  

  As part of what is often labeled a “non-traditional family,” (or NTF*) I strive to fill our son’s life with people, experiences, and stories that reinforce... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fridge Wisdom: Same-Sex Marriage Legal in Ireland, Lots of Eyes Smiling

  

  A hearty congratulations (and a lifted pint) to the people of Ireland! On Saturday, The Emerald Isle became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage by... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• DMK Releases First Original Song, ‘Pale Blue Dot’

  

  DMK — the incredibly talented (and adorable) Depeche Mode cover band from Bogotá, Colombia — has written and recorded their first original song, “Pale... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• New Clothing Line Tackles Gender Stereotypes One Adorable T-Shirt at a Time

  

  Sugar and spice and everything nice? Not always. Sometimes little girls are made of sports and science and everything nerdy. Sometimes they’re not enchanted by... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Celebrating ‘Supergirl’ and Girl Power With SuperLunchNotes!

  

  Ever since I started putting notes in my son’s lunches, I’ve tried to ensure a good representation of female characters. The same goes for educating him about... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Welcome to the Party: Gay Men Have Been Appreciating ‘Dad Bods’ for Years

  

  Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve no doubt heard the term “Dad Bod,” and have subsequently seen a... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How Was Your Day? Or To the Sun and Back

  

  Maybe it was the perfect weather — where the last cold evening had passed, but the first sweltering one had yet to arrive. Or perhaps it was the extra hint of... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 10 Stellar SuperLunchNotes to Celebrate Star Wars Day

  

  Star Wars Day could also be called Pre-Father’s Day. What other holiday says “Dad” more than one centered around the most awesome movie series of all time,... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Know Your Movie Robots: From Cute to Crazy & Everything In Between

  

  For nearly as long as there have been movies, there have been movie robots. Throughout the decades, they’ve come in all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Quik, Make Me a Superhero!

  

  Even if you’re a die-hard superhero fan, you’re probably sick of seeing Cap, Iron Man, Hulk & company plastered on everything from soda cartons to car... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Marvel’s Iceman Comes Out as Gay; Area 5-Year-Old Thinks It’s ‘Cool!’

  

  Iceman comes out (with the help of psychic pal Jean Grey) in All New X-Men #40.Yesterday one of the original members of Marvel’s X-Men came out as gay; and... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING