Reflecting on the Journey Easter is just around the corner, and we’re buzzing with excitement and a touch of nerves as we prepare for a weekend at my dad’s. This Easter is particularly special, marking Evan’s first birthday. It immerses us in…
Kindness is a fundamental lesson in parenting, a journey filled with unparalleled joys and, let’s be honest, some intense fears. We often hear about the sleepless nights and the never-ending diaper changes. But what about the mental load that rarely gets discussed?…
Being a gender-creative parent in a non-traditional family often feels like watching the world from the sidelines. Especially in a society so wrapped up in gender norms. I’m intrigued by the way gender engulfs our daily lives. As we move around, it…
Imagine a world where babies can explore themselves without being boxed into “pink” or “blue.” That’s the journey we chose for our child with a gender-creative approach. But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing. Since deciding to raise our child without assigning…
Welcome to the beginning of what I hope will be many posts about our experiences with gender-creative parenting. I’m currently five months pregnant, and my partner and I decided early on that we would raise our child outside of society’s traditional gender…
