Category Archives: Parenting

Dispatch from the Pandemic

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Kate Christie

Lately, I find myself weeping at the slightest provocation. I’m not sure if that’s because my mom died three months ago or because of the pandemic—or if, possibly, there’s no way to separate each event out from the other. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Illness, Parenting | Tagged COVID19, pandemic | 15 Comments

Radical Acceptance; or, Elsamaren vs. The Von Trapp Family Singers

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Kate Christie

This morning’s headline was expected (and, frankly, inevitable) but still gratifying: The House of Representatives is drawing up articles of impeachment against Trump even as I type, signalling a new chapter in the horror story of his so-called presidency. Finally! … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, LGBTQ+, Parenting | Tagged Elsamaren, Frozen 2, holiday movies, Sound of Music | 2 Comments

Queer Eye on Parenthood

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Kate Christie

Many (many) summers ago, I was camping with friends at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park when a group of astronomy buffs showed up at the Visitor Center and invited visitors to view the stars through their assortment of high-powered … Continue reading →

Posted in LGBTQ+, Non-Biological Motherhood, Parenting | Tagged gender identity, Mother's Day, motherhood | 5 Comments

Homophones, Synonyms, and Queer Folk, Oh My

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Kate Christie

A couple of nights ago at dinner, Kris was telling us about a book she’d just finished: My Squirrel Days, a collection of personal essays written by actor Ellie Kemper from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. At one point, Kris explained, Kemper … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Family, LGBTQ+, Parenting | Tagged inclusive curriculum, queer parenting, teaching moment, welcoming schools | 1 Comment

Queer Mama Book Recs

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Kate Christie

When my wife Kris and I started our family nearly a decade ago, we were given a board book that we proceeded to read to our daughters every night for years, until it literally fell apart: Mommy, Mama, and Me … Continue reading →