Mombian
@mombian.bsky.social
Parenting, politics, & diversions for lesbian moms & other LGBTQ parents, plus Database of LGBTQ Family Books. 2x GLAAD Media Award winner. #LGBTQFamiliesDay host, 6/2/25. She/her
Today marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we honor the lives of those who died because of anti-trans hatred or prejudice. May the lives of those lost not be forgotten. May they inspire us to continue working for justice and peace. mombian.com/2025/11/20/i...
In Memoriam: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025 - Mombian
Today marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we honor the lives of those who died because of anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. I wish all of my transgender friends and readers love and sup...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Today marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we honor the lives of those who died because of anti-trans hatred or prejudice. May the lives of those lost not be forgotten. May they inspire us to continue working for justice and peace. mombian.com/2025/11/20/i...
A powerful new anthology from @pmpress.bsky.social brings together essays, interviews, & discussions by & w/18 trans, nonbinary, & gender-expansive birthing people, who share experiences w/conception, pregnancy, fertility, birth, loss, parenthood, & more. Review: mombian.com/2025/11/19/n...
New Anthology Highlights Stories of Trans and Nonbinary Pregnancy - Mombian
Out just in time for Trans Awareness Week, but bound to be a long-treasured resource, is an insightful, powerful, and necessary anthology that brings together essays, interviews, and roundtable discus...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A powerful new anthology from @pmpress.bsky.social brings together essays, interviews, & discussions by & w/18 trans, nonbinary, & gender-expansive birthing people, who share experiences w/conception, pregnancy, fertility, birth, loss, parenthood, & more. Review: mombian.com/2025/11/19/n...
Rebecca Heineman, the first U.S. national video game champion, a pioneering game developer and entrepreneur, a transgender woman, and a mother and grandmother, died from cancer Monday at the age of 62. mombian.com/2025/11/19/i...
In Memoriam: Rebecca Heineman - Mombian
Rebecca Heineman, the first U.S. national video game champion, a pioneering game developer and entrepreneur, a transgender woman, and a mother and grandmother, died from cancer Monday at the age of 62...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Rebecca Heineman, the first U.S. national video game champion, a pioneering game developer and entrepreneur, a transgender woman, and a mother and grandmother, died from cancer Monday at the age of 62. mombian.com/2025/11/19/i...
November 18 marks at least five notable LGBTQ anniversaries and observances. Do you know them all? (OK, one is purely personal; it’s the “Massaversary” of when my spouse and I made it legal in Massachusetts. But even that is related to another event….) mombian.com/2025/11/18/w...
Why Is Today One of the Queerest Days of the Year? - Mombian
November 18 marks at least five notable LGBTQ anniversaries and observances. Do you know them all? (OK, one is purely personal; it’s the “Massaversary” of when my spouse and I made it legal in Massach...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
November 18 marks at least five notable LGBTQ anniversaries and observances. Do you know them all? (OK, one is purely personal; it’s the “Massaversary” of when my spouse and I made it legal in Massachusetts. But even that is related to another event….) mombian.com/2025/11/18/w...
An MA parent is suing his kid's school district, claiming kid's class showed books "that promoted sexualized and ideological messages directly contrary to his family's faith." The content? The mere depiction of same-sex parents among many family types. #BookSky #MomSky mombian.com/2025/11/17/p...
Parent Uses SCOTUS Decision to Sue School Over Books With Same-Sex Parents - Mombian
A Massachusetts parent is using the U.S. Supreme Court's recent Mahmoud decision as reason to sue his school district, claiming he should have been able to opt-out his kindergartener before the child'...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
An MA parent is suing his kid's school district, claiming kid's class showed books "that promoted sexualized and ideological messages directly contrary to his family's faith." The content? The mere depiction of same-sex parents among many family types. #BookSky #MomSky mombian.com/2025/11/17/p...
An MA parent is using a recent SCOTUS decision to sue his school district, claiming he should have been able to opt-out his kindergartener before child’s class read 2 books that included same-sex parents. It’s the same district that saw a similar case in 2008. #BookSky mombian.com/2025/11/17/p...
Parent Uses SCOTUS Decision to Sue School Over Books With Same-Sex Parents - Mombian
A Massachusetts parent is using the U.S. Supreme Court's recent Mahmoud decision as reason to sue his school district, claiming he should have been able to opt-out his kindergartener before the child'...
mombian.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
An MA parent is using a recent SCOTUS decision to sue his school district, claiming he should have been able to opt-out his kindergartener before child’s class read 2 books that included same-sex parents. It’s the same district that saw a similar case in 2008. #BookSky mombian.com/2025/11/17/p...
Put another one in the win column: Michigan's State Board of Ed has approved new health ed standards that include LGBTQ relationships & gender identity in the sex ed curriculum. The standards are guidelines, not requirements, but send an important message of inclusion. mombian.com/2025/11/14/m...
Michigan Updates Health Education Standards to Be More LGBTQ Inclusive - Mombian
Put another one in the win column. Michigan's State Board of Education yesterday approved new state health education standards that include LGBTQ relationships and gender identity in the sex education...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Put another one in the win column: Michigan's State Board of Ed has approved new health ed standards that include LGBTQ relationships & gender identity in the sex ed curriculum. The standards are guidelines, not requirements, but send an important message of inclusion. mombian.com/2025/11/14/m...
Representation matters—so for the start of Transgender Awareness Week (and all year), check out these terrific new picture & middle grade books from 2025 w/trans protagonists. They include realistic fiction, biographies, & stories with a touch of magic! Reviews: mombian.com/2025/11/13/9... #BookSky
9 New Kids' Books for Trans Awareness Week and Beyond - Mombian
Representation matters---so for the start of Trans Awareness Week (and all year long), check out these terrific new picture and middle grade books from 2025 with transgender protagonists. They include...
mombian.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Representation matters—so for the start of Transgender Awareness Week (and all year), check out these terrific new picture & middle grade books from 2025 w/trans protagonists. They include realistic fiction, biographies, & stories with a touch of magic! Reviews: mombian.com/2025/11/13/9... #BookSky
Authors & publishers: I try to review every LGBTQ-inclusive book for ages 0-12 & ones for/about LGBTQ parents, published in US or Canada, in my Database of LGBTQ Family Books. If you have such books coming in 2026, please DM me to make sure they're on my list! Thanks! #BookSky mombian.com/database/
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books - Mombian
1,900+ Children's Books, Parenting Books, Music Albums, and More for and About LGBTQ Families
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November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Authors & publishers: I try to review every LGBTQ-inclusive book for ages 0-12 & ones for/about LGBTQ parents, published in US or Canada, in my Database of LGBTQ Family Books. If you have such books coming in 2026, please DM me to make sure they're on my list! Thanks! #BookSky mombian.com/database/
Inform and inspire with a brand-new picture-book biography of a legendary gay fashion icon, plus nine other picture-book biographies published this year that showcase LGBTQ writers, performers, activists, and an astronaut. Reviews: mombian.com/2025/11/11/1... #BookSky
10 Recent Picture Book Biographies of LGBTQ People - Mombian
Inform and inspire with a brand-new picture-book biography of a legendary gay fashion icon, plus nine other picture-book biographies published this year that showcase LGBTQ writers, performers, activi...
mombian.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Inform and inspire with a brand-new picture-book biography of a legendary gay fashion icon, plus nine other picture-book biographies published this year that showcase LGBTQ writers, performers, activists, and an astronaut. Reviews: mombian.com/2025/11/11/1... #BookSky
The U.S. Supreme Court today refused to hear a case that sought to overturn marriage equality. It’s a win for love and for the children and families sheltered by that love. It doesn’t mean that the threats to marriage equality are over yet, however. mombian.com/2025/11/10/l...
Love Wins as Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Overturn Marriage Equality - Mombian
The U.S. Supreme Court today refused to hear a case that sought to overturn marriage equality. It's a win for love and for the children and families sheltered by that love. It doesn't mean that the th...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court today refused to hear a case that sought to overturn marriage equality. It’s a win for love and for the children and families sheltered by that love. It doesn’t mean that the threats to marriage equality are over yet, however. mombian.com/2025/11/10/l...
Great news!
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Great news!
Want new LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade books? We’ve got them! These titles include the latest from the award-winning Alex Gino, plus two drag-themed novels, sequels in two magical adventure series, and an inclusive non-fiction title about body literacy. Reviews: mombian.com/2025/11/06/6... #BookSky
6 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Middle Grade Books - Mombian
Want new LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade books? We've got them! These titles include the latest from the award-winning Alex Gino, plus two drag-themed novels, sequels in two magical adventure series, and...
mombian.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Want new LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade books? We’ve got them! These titles include the latest from the award-winning Alex Gino, plus two drag-themed novels, sequels in two magical adventure series, and an inclusive non-fiction title about body literacy. Reviews: mombian.com/2025/11/06/6... #BookSky
No new post on the blog today; instead, please simply enjoy this quote from one of the earliest parenting books for queer people, published 40 years ago. I'd now widen the sentiment to include the full LGBTQ spectrum, but think it otherwise holds up pretty well today.
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
No new post on the blog today; instead, please simply enjoy this quote from one of the earliest parenting books for queer people, published 40 years ago. I'd now widen the sentiment to include the full LGBTQ spectrum, but think it otherwise holds up pretty well today.
New LGBTQ-inclusive picture books just keep on coming! Here are some of my recent favorites that I haven’t already mentioned, including a new board book for the youngest tots. Reviews: mombian.com/2025/11/04/5... #BookSky
5 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Picture Books on Parental Love, Gender, and Family Fun - Mombian
New LGBTQ-inclusive picture books just keep on coming! Here are some of my recent favorites that I haven't already mentioned, including a new board book for the youngest tots.
mombian.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
New LGBTQ-inclusive picture books just keep on coming! Here are some of my recent favorites that I haven’t already mentioned, including a new board book for the youngest tots. Reviews: mombian.com/2025/11/04/5... #BookSky
Want to learn more about queer family building options? About how to protect and nurture your queer family? Or how to support queer families as a health care or social work professional? Tune in tomorrow and Wednesday to Together, a virtual conference. mombian.com/2025/11/03/t...
Together, a Queer Family Building Virtual Conference, Starts Tomorrow - Mombian
Want to learn more about queer family building options? About how to protect and nurture your queer family? Or how to support queer families as a health care or social work professional? Tune in to To...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Want to learn more about queer family building options? About how to protect and nurture your queer family? Or how to support queer families as a health care or social work professional? Tune in tomorrow and Wednesday to Together, a virtual conference. mombian.com/2025/11/03/t...
Today is Transgender Parent Day, so here’s to the trans parents of today and tomorrow—and of the past, on whose shoulders they stand. Please enjoy this profile of Billy Tipton (1914-1989), a jazz bandleader, father of three sons, and a trans man. mombian.com/2025/11/02/r...
Remembering Billy Tipton on Trans Parent Day - Mombian
Today is Transgender Parent Day, so here's to the trans parents of today and tomorrow---and of the past, on whose shoulders they stand. Please enjoy this profile of Billy Tipton (1914-1989), a jazz ba...
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November 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today is Transgender Parent Day, so here’s to the trans parents of today and tomorrow—and of the past, on whose shoulders they stand. Please enjoy this profile of Billy Tipton (1914-1989), a jazz bandleader, father of three sons, and a trans man. mombian.com/2025/11/02/r...
The Illinois General Assembly yesterday passed the Equality for Every Family Act (HB 2568), which updates the state’s parentage laws to better protect the children of LGBTQ parents and others formed via assisted reproduction. mombian.com/2025/10/30/i...
Illinois Passes Equality for Every Family Act to Better Protect Children of LGBTQ Parents - Mombian
The Illinois General Assembly yesterday passed the Equality for Every Family Act (HB 2568), which updates the state’s parentage laws to better protect the children of LGBTQ parents and others formed v...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The Illinois General Assembly yesterday passed the Equality for Every Family Act (HB 2568), which updates the state’s parentage laws to better protect the children of LGBTQ parents and others formed via assisted reproduction. mombian.com/2025/10/30/i...
SNAP benefits look set to run out Nov. 1, with nearly 42 million Americans losing access. They include 2.1 million LGBTQ adults, nearly half of whom have at least one child under 18 in their home. Here’s how to help those in need—and where to find help if you need it. mombian.com/2025/10/29/a...
As SNAP Benefits Look Set to Halt, Here's What You Can Do - Mombian
SNAP benefits look set to run out on November 1, with nearly 42 million Americans losing access. They include 2.1 million LGBTQ adults, nearly half of whom have at least one child under 18 in their ho...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
SNAP benefits look set to run out Nov. 1, with nearly 42 million Americans losing access. They include 2.1 million LGBTQ adults, nearly half of whom have at least one child under 18 in their home. Here’s how to help those in need—and where to find help if you need it. mombian.com/2025/10/29/a...
Reposted by Mombian
The Trump Administration’s assertion that it can't use SNAP’s contingency reserves for SNAP benefits is contrary to:
▪️The plain language of the law
▪️Their own (now deleted) shutdown plan
▪️Guidance from prior Administrations
We have the receipts:
▪️The plain language of the law
▪️Their own (now deleted) shutdown plan
▪️Guidance from prior Administrations
We have the receipts:
SNAP’s Contingency Reserve Is Available for Regular SNAP Benefits, as USDA and OMB Have Ruled in Past
The Administration must use all available options to fund November benefits for the 1 in 8 people in the U.S. who need SNAP to afford their grocery bill.
www.cbpp.org
October 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Trump Administration’s assertion that it can't use SNAP’s contingency reserves for SNAP benefits is contrary to:
▪️The plain language of the law
▪️Their own (now deleted) shutdown plan
▪️Guidance from prior Administrations
We have the receipts:
▪️The plain language of the law
▪️Their own (now deleted) shutdown plan
▪️Guidance from prior Administrations
We have the receipts:
LGBTQ parents and our children have a long history, arguably going back to Sappho (c. 600 BCE), who may have had a child. For LGBTQ History Month, I’m sharing some resources I’ve put together on this long and varied history, including a handy timeline of key milestones. mombian.com/2025/10/28/a...
An LGBTQ Parenting History Timeline and More Resources for Remembering Our Roots - Mombian
LGBTQ parents and our children have a long history, arguably going back to Sappho (c. 600 BCE), who may have had a child. For LGBTQ History Month, I'm sharing some resources I've put together on this ...
mombian.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
LGBTQ parents and our children have a long history, arguably going back to Sappho (c. 600 BCE), who may have had a child. For LGBTQ History Month, I’m sharing some resources I’ve put together on this long and varied history, including a handy timeline of key milestones. mombian.com/2025/10/28/a...
Seven picture books published this year—six biographies and one historical snapshot—highlight an array of figures and moments from LGBTQ history. One expects such books to be informative—but these are also often fun, lyrical, and dazzlingly illustrated. #BookSky Reviews: mombian.com/2025/10/27/7...
7 New Picture Books for LGBTQ History Month - Mombian
Seven picture books published this year---six biographies and one historical snapshot---highlight an array of figures and moments from LGBTQ history. One expects such books to be informative---but the...
mombian.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Seven picture books published this year—six biographies and one historical snapshot—highlight an array of figures and moments from LGBTQ history. One expects such books to be informative—but these are also often fun, lyrical, and dazzlingly illustrated. #BookSky Reviews: mombian.com/2025/10/27/7...
Need to get away for a bit? Longing for the company of other queer families? You’re invited to join GWK Academy for a three-night cruise in the Bahamas this coming April aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas. #affiliate mombian.com/2025/10/24/j...
Join Other Queer Families for the GWK LGBTQ+ Family Spring Break - Mombian
Need to get away for a bit? Longing for the company of other queer families? You're invited to join GWK Academy for a three-night cruise in the Bahamas this coming April aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonde...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Need to get away for a bit? Longing for the company of other queer families? You’re invited to join GWK Academy for a three-night cruise in the Bahamas this coming April aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas. #affiliate mombian.com/2025/10/24/j...
My spouse & I started our path to parenthood via reciprocal IVF (my egg, her womb) in 2002—so I was surprised to find many places online saying RIVF was created in 2007 or later. For LGBTQ History Month, I dug into RIVF’s real history, going back 30+ years. #LGBTQfamilies mombian.com/2025/10/20/t...
The Real 30-Year (at Least) History of Reciprocal IVF - Mombian
My spouse and I started our path to parenthood via reciprocal IVF (my egg, her womb) in 2002---so I was surprised to find numerous places online saying that RIVF was created in 2007 or even later. For...
mombian.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
My spouse & I started our path to parenthood via reciprocal IVF (my egg, her womb) in 2002—so I was surprised to find many places online saying RIVF was created in 2007 or later. For LGBTQ History Month, I dug into RIVF’s real history, going back 30+ years. #LGBTQfamilies mombian.com/2025/10/20/t...
Get your family ready for Halloween with these recent books for all ages (including grown-ups) about spooky and not-so-spooky witches, vampires, werewolves, demons, and ghosts—and featuring LGBTQ people and families. Reviews: mombian.com/2025/10/22/1... #BookSky
10 Spooky New LGBTQ Family Books for Halloween - Mombian
Get your family ready for Halloween with these recent books for all ages (including grown-ups) about spooky and not-so-spooky witches, vampires, werewolves, demons, and ghosts---and featuring LGBTQ pe...
mombian.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Get your family ready for Halloween with these recent books for all ages (including grown-ups) about spooky and not-so-spooky witches, vampires, werewolves, demons, and ghosts—and featuring LGBTQ people and families. Reviews: mombian.com/2025/10/22/1... #BookSky