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An Impassioned Dad Gets Loud: "Love Will Win"

Matt and Blake; Home Study Approved for Adoption!

Blake Adam and Matthew Coelho are chronicling their adoption journey for Gays With Kids.

Essential Advice for Single Gay Men Considering Fatherhood

Justin has some wise words for guys who are on the fence about single fatherhood.

Being 'Gay With Kids' Is the Gayest I've Ever Been

Raising kids makes me the gayest I've ever been. But there’s nothing I’d rather be than a gay dad.

We Gained a Son Through Foster-to-Adopt — He Didn't Lose his Family

Just because we get the honor of gaining a child, it doesn't mean little man has to lose his family.

Donor Milk; A Queer Dad Shares His Family's Experience

After their baby's first bottle of breast milk, she was hooked. They saw the difference in how easily her body digested the human milk; she wasn't gassy or spitting up and she was eating and sleeping well.

Raising a Warrior Princess as a Gay Dad

Derek and I had decided we were going to be gender-neutral with the twins as much as possible. We were determined to defy gender stereotypes and, like all good gays, we were going to do it with fashion first.

To Other Gay Men Living with HIV: You Can Be a Dad, Too

Why This Gay Dad Says You Should Watch Encanto Twice

Disney was able to take away the “villain” and replace it with the very relatable “human mistake,” which led to not talking about poor Bruno.

Navigating Race, Class and Sexuality as an Interracial Family

Originally Published Oct. 6, 2019

"Am I the only black person here?" my son leaned over to ask me...

An Inside Look Into the Home Study

Blake and Matthew break down the home study process on their way to adoption — be prepared, there is a lot of paperwork!

Dads Blake and Matt start their adoption journey

"Here We Go!" An Adoption Journey Begins

After a two-year wait period, and getting their finances secured, Blake and Matt are ready to adopt — and will be chronicling their journey for GWK every step of the way!

A Gay Dad Vows Not to Repeat the Mistakes of His Father

Erik Alexander reflects on some of the mistakes his father made while raising him and his brother — and vows to learn from them so as not to make the same mistakes as a parent today.

The passing of a pet helped this dad process death with his children

The Passing of a 'Prince' Helped This Dad Process Death with his Kids

After their beloved family pet, Prince, passed away last month, Erik Alexander took the moment to process death with his children.

Stop Comparing Yourself to the Gay Dads of Instagram

Whether they’re flipping houses, frolicking on the beach, or flexing their glutes at the gym — gay dad influencers are here to stay.

How Young is 'Too Young' to Talk to Kids About Sexual Identity?

Talking to kids about sexuality and gender identity is even more pertinent with the passage of Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill.

The Real World: Then and Now

Erik Alexander's New Book 'The Adventure of Addie Underwater'

Top Essays by Queer Dads in 2020

The Christmas That Started 'The Rest of My Life'

"My Amber Colored World": Lessons My Daughter Has Taught Me

Parenting, for all parents, is full of little life lessons. Most of those are lessons that help our...

A Newly Out Gay Dad Reflects on the Meaning of 'National Coming Out...

In the past I recall seeing posts about National Coming Out Day on social media and having a...

One Gay Dad’s Top Three Tips For New Parents

Parenthood itself is the wildest ride you could ever imagine. For some, the process to even become...

It's Okay to Not Be Okay: Remember to Check on Your Kids' Mental...

If 2020 was a beverage, it would be a colonoscopy prep. Amiright? Nothing, and I mean nothing,...

Gay Dads Celebrate 14 Years Together

Love is a magical thing. It often comes out of nowhere and bites us in places that we wouldn’t...

My Real-Life Leading Man

You know those guys in the movies that are impossibly good-looking and ridiculously charming....

Honoring Pride Through Understanding My White Privilege

Like most LGBTQ folks, I look forward to June each year, when I can celebrate what it means to be a...

A Gay Dad Learns From his Father How Not to be a Dad

The recent events transpired in our country over the racial injustices and oppression towards...

How the Shut Down Opened Me Up to Being a Better Dad

"Stop and smell the roses." It was the thing my dad always said to me when I was growing up. But...

The Visits: A Gay Dad's First Encounters with his Future son

Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of excerpts from Joseph Sadusky's new book, Magic...

The 'Strange Dichotomy' of Dating as a Single Gay Dad

It was a Friday morning as I walked towards the twins' bedroom door, and I caught the dreaded...

A Gay Chiropractor Explains Why He Came Out to His Patients

Fear is an interesting thing. It motivates when it shouldn't, shows at inconvenient times, and is...

A Gay Dad Asks: Is Destroying an Embryo Similar to Abortion?

Let me start off by saying that I have always been pro choice and support all laws that allow...

Coming Out to My Kids Was the Most Raw and Tender Moment

Cameron Call, who came out in summer 2019, has generously agreed to chronicle his coming out...

Getting Schooled by a 3rd Grader

I can create, pitch and sell multi-million-dollar ad campaigns to a room full of intimidating...

A Painful Christmas Taught This Dad the Meaning of Home

Everything that happens in our lives is meant to teach us something. These experiences — good, the...

How This Dad 'Redesigned' the Holidays After Coming Out of the Closet

What I'm about to describe to you, is something I am deeply ashamed of in hindsight. I was a jerk,...

A Newly Out Gay Dad Feels 'Demoted' After Divorce

Cameron Call, who came out in summer 2019, has generously agreed to chronicle his coming out...

A Dad Gives Thanks After Finally Saying These Words: "I'm Gay"

During this time of year when our hearts soften and we focus on our thank-yous and grateful-fors I...

My Gay Shame Is Officially Cancelled

Scrolling through my social media feeds, reading all the posts about National Coming Out Day...

Growing a Thicker Skin

Twenty years ago when I came out, it was unbearably hard. As I have written before, I am from the...

'TwoDadsU.K.' Bloggers Welcome Son!

When Wes and I first met, I made a point of wanting to know if he wanted kids. I use the plural as...

'NolaPapa' Launches YouTube Channel: Story of a Gay Dad

When we first found out that our second daughter was African American I froze. Not because of her...

How These Gay Dads Prepared for Twins

Guest post by Marc and Steve

Sick of the News? Turn Off the T.V. and Take Action, Says This Gay Dad

"They grow up so fast!" I often heard that cliché when I was growing up. It was like a knee-jerk...

7 Things I Learned About Parenting While in Europe

Having married a beautiful man from Spain (Mallorca, to be exact), I knew that I was signing up for many unforgettable trans-Atlantic adventures. From 2013-2018, these trips were full of late nights out with friends, backyard BBQs, discovering new beaches, and lots and lots of alcohol.

Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Working: One Father's Plea for Gun Reform

My articles on GaysWithKids aspire to be lighthearted, helpful and humorous. This one won't be any...

The Golden Age of Vacationing With Kids

Ever feel like you need a vacation from your family vacation? For years, we did too. But I'm happy to report that we don't anymore. So what caused the big shift? I'll get to that. First, a little background.

A "Village of Women" Helped These Gay Men Become Dads

All good love stories start hot. Ours just so happened to, literally. The summer I turned 23,...

A Gay Dad's Letter to His Sons Before Their First Day of Summer Camp

My dearest Phoenix and Sebastian,

5 Reasons Why We Love Gays With Kids!

In the divisive and polarizing environment that gay dads live in today, what would we do without...

A Brief History of Gay Times

In 1994, my then-boyfriend Brian and I drove to New York City for Gay Pride.

Things I've Learned in the Decade Since Celebrating My First Father's...

I celebrated my first Father's Day as a new father a decade ago. And while some sleepless nights,...

Serving Work-Life Balance Realness: How To Be a More Present Father

When I was in college, I remember watching an episode of Jerry Springer. The theme was deadbeat...

This Guy Refused to Wait for His Prince Charming Before Becoming a Dad

I sat nervously in the car with my mother and father. It had taken almost four years to arrive at...

These Gay Dads Realized Their Dreams of Fatherhood by Refusing to...

Somewhere deep in the jungle of Facebook groups for would-be parents, I posted my shot in the dark....

Don't Fck With This Fg

On February 1, 2019, Frank and I went out on a date night, something we haven't done in a while....

This Gay Dad's Search for Reliable Surrogacy Info in Canada Led Him...

When my husband and I decided that we wanted to start a family, we scoured the internet for...

"Two Daddies" Are Fighting to Make the U.K.'s Surrogacy Laws Modern...

We've had a busy old few months. Talulah recently turned 2 in October, and Katie made the big 14....

Do Other Gay Men Judge Us When We Have Kids?

Like Whitney's infamous "Crack is Whack" interview with Diane Sawyer, I have a feeling this too...

This Gay Dad is Proof: Your Past Doesn't Have to Prevent You From...

I am sure that, at some point, everyone has looked back at their past and wished they could change...

What One Gay Dad Learned After Marching in a Pride Parade With His...

At the beginning of June, my seven-year-old daughter said her class started learning about the...

This Pride, Let's Get Political

Pride couldn't have come any sooner this year. I'm tired. Even Andy Cooper's husky dog blue eyes...

Post Father's Day, One Gay Dad is Sick of All the Celebrating

Do we really need a holiday to celebrate parents, especially one that is divided along gender...

How My Personal Pride As a Gay Man Has Evolved Since I Became a Dad

Since Father's Day is right around the corner and Pride month has just officially kicked off, I...

One Gay Dad's Personal Hell: A Trip to Disney with 10-Month Old Twins

My husband's 41st birthday wish was one of my greatest nightmares: a family weekend at Disney. With...

The One Thing This Gay Dad Would Do Differently if He Had to Come Out...

The match was lit. After a marriage, three children and 24 years of denial, I was finally ready to...

On Being a Gay Father in a World Full of Chaos

Since becoming a father, I've watched my entire life change. In an instant my world was flipped...

This Gay Dad is Fighting the Example Set by His Abusive Father with...

The earliest memories I have are pivotal moments that pushed me into a certain trajectory. Most of...

When Your Therapist Is a Horse

What can a horse teach a single gay man looking for love and hoping to start a family one day? A...

Before Baby, After Baby: One Dad's Comparison

If I could offer any advice for someone expecting to bring home their new baby it would be:...

A Gay Dad, Suddenly Squeamish About Sex

As gay men, my partner and I talk about sex, we joke about sex, we enjoy sex (or did before having...

How These 'Real Modern Dads' Plan to Celebrate Christmas This Year

When Brent and I were young, the holidays were important to both of us. The Holidays were a time...

Sh*t My Kids Say-Part II

If you missed Bill's first trip down memory lane, check it out here.

Let Christmas Come Early This Year

With everything going on in our country, I think saying that it has been a crazy year is an...

How Do I Talk to My Son About Drugs and My Past?

This year has been filled with so many amazing memories and celebrations. My mother turned 70, my...

How I Talk About Race With My Black Son

Look your child in the eye. Start by telling your child you love him or her, that you're proud of...

When the "Terrible Twos" Give Way to the "Threenager"

When Milo turned two, friends and family would say, "Just wait for the terrible twos to start!"...

A Gay Dad Learns It's Ok to Skip Like a Sissy

"Let's skip," my daughter said on our way to school the other week. She took my hand and started...

As You Start Kindergarten… A Letter To My Boys

Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the...

"Times Have Changed" for this Out Teacher

Guest post from Greg Hutch.

Coping With Your Kid's First Illness

We have been blessed in so many ways with our son Kellan. He was never once was sick in his first...

How to Survive Your First Family Roadtrip

The Good. The Bad. The Gay.

Three adult brothers. Five cousins. Two spouses. Two parents. One road...

Challenges of Being a Single Gay Dad in Rural England

“Will your wife be coming next week?” I was asked during my son Sam's and my third visit to our...

Why I Took My Three Year Old to Pride

My daughter experienced her first Pride parade this weekend. We marched with my co-workers and the...

A Gay Dad's Touching Tribute to his Father

My father immigrated to Canada from Italy when he was 26 years old. He left his homeland in search...

Talking Terrorism With My Son

A smidge before Christmas, I was lounging on my sofa after my 7-year-old son went to bed. As I...

Finding Ella

Adoption is a blessing. But it's never a sure thing until the very end.

As an adoptive family,...

Why This Gay Dad Felt Relief On His Son's College Graduation Day

In my book "Out and About Dad," I talked about feeling relieved when my kids turned eighteen...

My Daughter Talks A Lot

My daughter talks a lot. And by "a lot" I mean pretty much all the time.

Finding Acceptance for My Gay Family in NYC’s Private Schools

It was an amazing open house at Saint David’s, an all-boys school in the heart of the Upper East...

Nice Daddy Is Going Away for a While

#GayDadStory: Aaron and Chuck in Their Own Words

Aaron E. Rogers wrote the following #GayDadStory,

In San Francisco, March Comes in Like a Crab, Goes Out Like a Lamb

When Tim died of AIDS 10 years ago, he was cremated. Half of his ashes went to his sister in...

Raising Grounded Kids in Crazy Manhattan

Learning to Go with the Flow

When Everybody Asks a Gay Dad, “So, You’re the Mom?”

“So, you're the mom?" That's a question I get asked a lot by fellow parents, friends, family and...

Dads, There Will Be Mommy Questions

Whatever form they take, the mommy questions will come. And when one comes, you better be prepared.

The Miracle of our Little Angels, and What Came After

Somewhere in the world, triplets are turning 14 this week, on the feast of St. Serafina, the...

American Horror Story: Getting Your Child to Take Medicine

I just got finished pitching Ryan Murphy my idea for the next season of American Horror Story,...

A Gay Dad Talks About His Four Kids With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum...

Jan was a gem, a dedicated child welfare case manager. With knowledge of maternal alcohol use...

What Kevin Fisher-Paulson Gave Up on Ash Wednesday

“Remember, man, that thou art dust

With my Husband’s Help, Becoming a Confident Gay Papa

Some people in the South usually do not get the gravity of being different unless they are actually...

The Mystery of the Dummy and the Adventure of the Fallen Tree

Fifty years ago, Pop and Nurse Vivian took us to the Coram Drive-In Theater for a double feature...

My Family’s Long Road to Accepting Their Gay Son

As a gay family we are very fortunate it is the year 2017, not 2007. Times are more accepting now;...

Could This be True? My Six-Year Pattern of Change

Conversation

Like a Tattoo, my Middle Name is my True Self Revealed

Middle names are like tattoos. They reveal our true selves, unlike nicknames that are the...

Are Adoptive Parents Saviors?

Saviors

Even Good Presidents and Good Kids Make Mistakes

Found myself baking a cherry pie on a Friday night.

In St. Anthony of Padua Grammar School, in...

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Crepes for Your Valentine

For Valentine's Day one of my favorite things to make for my husband is delicious crepes. With so...

How a Gay Dad Unexpectedly Became a Hockey Dad

Could I Really be a Hockey Dad?

Truth and Courage Share a Sacred Space

South Ozone Park was not a sanctuary city, not in the formal sense. On the Irish block of the...

Hoping to Become a Father, but Afraid to Have a Boy

Even as a young child, I knew I wanted to be a father. But I also knew I was gay. So while...

Our Family Car Games: No Winners, No Losers

My mother, Nurse Vivian, didn’t get her driver’s license until the 1960s. And then she drove a...

"If Obamacare Stops For my Son’s Expensive Medication, What am I to...

Obamacare Saves My Son Every Day

"Dad, why is my color different from my brother's?"

My first born son is a blonde-haired, blue-eyed, pale-skinned beautiful little boy. I knew the day...

Almost Unprecedented: A President Without a Pet

You’ve known this was coming for a while, so don’t act surprised. Forget the deputy sheriff. Forget...

What I Learned About Fatherhood From My Dad

A birthday tribute to my dad, who taught me the most important life lessons about what it means to...

Remembering Our Family History With Christmas Tree Ornaments

The Fisher-Paulson family tree isn’t fancy, but it does have a Lenox china Superman, Cruella de Vil...

What Makes Our Christmas Merry?

Next week I’ll write the warm and fuzzy column filled with eggnog and holly, all about the...

How to Make Beautiful Christmas Garlands and Centerpieces

I cannot emphasize enough to y’all how much this Southern boy loves Christmas. I love everything...

What Do We Do When Our Kids Say The World’s Not Fair?

My son, at age 9, is obsessed with justice, or rather, he readily points out when something is not...

Embrace Hugging

Tuesday was chili night. Although my sons hate my meat loaf and my chicken and my lasagna, they...

How to Care for a Premature Baby: Learning As We Go

So much information floods your mind when you’re preparing to bring home your new baby. No matter...

Take a Leap and Help Get to Zero

Ghosts talk to me but don’t haunt me.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? – On Meeting President Obama

At President Obama’s final state dinner in October, one guest beamed more than any other – my son...

Make a Difference – Vote With Your Travel Dollars

Following the recent shocking election of Donald Trump in the United States, our minds are...

Thanksgiving Dinner Dessert Recipes From Gay Dad Erik

Some of my fondest memories growing up were the smells coming from my grandmother's kitchen. We...

A Security Blanket for Gay Dad Families

“Where are the reindeer?”

My Family is Special: the Magic and the Heartache

My husband, Brian, teaches dance on Monday nights, so I usually default to fast food, or, even...

Our Baby's Latest Milestones

Helping Baby Transition to Toddler: Puff, the Magic Snack

Gabe is changing, from my little baby to a big boy, one Puff at a time, and it’s driving me crazy.

The Year of Living Dangerously: Brexit and Trump

Another Gay Dad Reacts to the Election: Finding Strength to Lead by...

I will admit, it is an unsettling time right now for a lot of people in America. We have come a...

Gay Since the 1970s, Dad Dennis Has a Plan to Fight Back Against...

An out gay man since the 1970s, Dennis Wood has personally lived through the many setbacks and...

Fear and Hate Continue Past the Election and This Gay Dad Doesn't...

I am trying very hard to not make this a political statement, because I do firmly believe in the...

A Gay Dad's Lesson From his Veteran Dad: Teach our Kids to be Brave

War will always bring death. But courage will always bring honor.

After the Election: Where Do We Go From Here?

Shocked and devastated by the results of yesterday’s election, we want to offer a much needed...

How we Built a Perfect Nursery for our Baby

So many thoughts flashed through our minds when we were matched with our birth mother. Where do we...

Explaining the Circus

Like all of you, I’m completely stressed about this election. November 9^th can’t come soon enough....

The Nine Circles of Homework Hell

Confession: I was a total nerd when I was a kid. In fact, I skipped two grades (K and first)...

Our First #GayDadStory: Erik Alexander Shares How His Family Came to...

Gays With Kids is excited to introduce #GayDadStory, a new series in which dads share the story of...

Gabe & Ellie: A Toddler's Love Story

My son has a best friend. She has been in his life since he was just five months old. She is with...

Watch: BJ & Frankie Take Milo to Canada's Wonderland

Toronto gay dads BJ & Frankie take their son Milo for an awesome day at Canada's Wonderland. Here...

My Favorite Father & Son Movies

And how they helped me become a better parent.

Raising a Straight Boy

Now before all of you jump down my throat, I am well aware that I’m assuming my 7-year-old kid is...

The Real Streets of San Francisco

My mother, Nurse Vivian, wanted me to be an accountant, but since I refused to take any courses...

Lotions and Potions: Bedtime Edition

It’s a chilly evening here in Central Jersey, and Gabe has just finished 20 minutes in the bathtub....

But, Who Are Her Female Role Models?

"What about female role models?" our social worker asked during our home study when we were...

The Magic of Finding Family

Other families get their philosophies from Kierkegaard or Sartre. We get ours from Disney. One of...

Watch: National Coming Out Day and Locker Room Talk

In honor of National Coming Out Day, I'd like to take a moment to talk about a different coming out...

Remembering Duke, Our First Born

For ten years, our Chihuahua Duke was a part of our lives. He brought me back together with Brian...

Written in the Fortune Cookie of Life for Another Year

Zane’s godmother, Amanda, is half Jewish and half pagan. When we lived in New York, for New Year’s,...

23 and Moi; Within Spitting Distance of Family

As with most of our stories, this one begins at the kitchen table in the outer, outer, outer...

This Stay-at-Home Dad Wants to Go Back to Work, But Feels Guilty...

It’s just another average tag-team evening event in our household. My husband and I are trying to...

Fun and Spooky Bookies for Your Pookies

When I was a baby, my mom would read to me, and it’s one of my strongest, most lovely memories of...

White Gay Dad, Black Son

In what has become a far too regular ritual, my heart aches as news of a black man being shot by...

Is Divorce Funny?

The short answer is “hell no.” That is, unless you’re also the same person that finds death or...

Yo Yo Ho: He’s Me Lawful Wedded Mate

Ahoy, Matey! Monday, Sept. 19, was Talk Like a Pirate Day. Wasn’t always a thing. Got invented on...

When The Alt-Right Attacks

“We’re with you, and you’re with us. We are bigger than bigotry, louder for love.”

You Mean I'm Supposed to Play With Him Too?

I love my son Max. I love him more than I could love anything in this world. More than mid-90s...

A Letter to my Son

A little over a year ago, I was overwhelmed with grief from my divorce and struggling to figure out...

Thirty Years in New York City

As the song goes, “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere…”

Let’s Sing About Our Cities Instead

Should we stand up when we sing?

Gay Divorce 101: How to do it Right

Let me start by reminding you that I was in an almost 17-year monogamous relationship, from when I...

Why I Feel the Need to Come Out, Again and Again

I obsessively scroll through Gio Benitez and Tommy DiDario’s Bali honeymoon photos. Photos of two...

Back-to-School Time is All About Hope

I’ve been wearing more than one hat the past few months, as a captain with the San Francisco...

Blame It On Rio

My almost 10-year-old African-American son was barely awake the other night. Try as he might,...

MommyDaddy, Like a Drag Queen at a Bridal Shower

Today I end my tenure as a stay-at-home dad. During the past two years, nine months, and 18 days I...

Felix Meets His Guncles

We first learnt about gay dad Salim Stevenson and his young son Felix from London, United Kingdom,...

A Gay Dad Reminisces About Back-to-School Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

The Wild West of Sperm Bank Regulation

As Gays with Kids readers know better than most, modern technologies—from cryogenic sperm freezing...

Gay Dad Shares Tips for Back-to-School Success

After a summer of fun and relaxation, it’s once again time for back to school.

Boys Don't Play With Dolls

We were at the public pool and this happened: Milo saw an Ariel (The Little Mermaid) doll at the...

Fantastic Photos: Felix and His Family

Some of you already know me, Salim, and my son Felix. We live in London.

Dump Trump: A Moral Imperative

When my husband and I talked about starting a family, ample consideration was given to the...

Dear Gabe, Let Me Tell You About Your Papa

Dear Gabe,

Love, Lust and Suicide: Making a Life in my Twenties

I was puzzled the first time I heard someone mention a recovery from depression. It may have been...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Scary News Events

I’ll never forget the morning of January 28, 1986, where, along with the rest of the world, I...

My Kids Don’t Eat Sushi – And I’m Okay With That

I live in an area of Brooklyn where every Persephone, Fletcher and Cyrus has a parent ready with a...

A Letter to Birdie, on Her Second Birthday

Dear Birdie:

Solidarity

Last Sunday, after spending the morning playing at our local children’s museum I got Birdie...

Raising Kids After Orlando

On Saturday June 11 I was in my kitchen as the boys finished up their dinner. Our apartment faces...

The Importance of Visibility

I’m just as confused, hurt, and infuriated as you are. Waking up to the familiar headline “Worst...

Watch: Gay Dad Mike's Amazing New Life

Michael Angelo Craven of Stockton, California, talks candidly about his life: his former marriage...

Mixed Emotions About my Mixed-Race Family

As I returned home from work the other day, I turned up our street and saw a neighbor’s youngest...

Catfish Out of Water

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m the worst. At least when it comes to dating – I’m as clueless...

From Obese Dad to Fit Dad: My Kids Motivated Me to Turn My Life Around

Let me just say it outright: I used to be morbidly obese.

I don’t say fat – that’s one of those...

Where is Our Kids' Choice in Toys?

The following post was written by Kristen Johnson, the co-founder and owner of “Boy Story,” a young...

Butt Out

Scene from “The Royal Tenenbaums” involving Margot Tenenbaum (Gwyneth Paltrow) and her mother...

A Gay Dad Family Spends a Morning With Justin Trudeau, the Canadian...

Last week the Canadian prime minister's office was looking for families to be part of the backdrop...

Gay Dads and Team Sports: Can’t We Just Get Along?

It was always in the back of our minds. Something was telling us You really should sign your kids...

Why It's Important to be Around Families That Look Like Yours

I’ll never forget the day my son and I watched our first Super Bowl game together. It was a few...

Lonely Nights

Up to this point, I’ve done a pretty damn good job of saving face. Perhaps New England is finally...

The Unpredictability of Shoelaces: Raising Kids with Mental Illnesses

My husband’s mother, who the boys called Nana, was a pragmatic and calm nurse from Maine. But even...

Dear Frank: How Do I Talk to Guys?

Let ’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

My Son, My Friend

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

How a Song, a Dance and a Boa Changed My Life

The director had told me to take Reno’s boa, swing my hips and let go.

Notification Nation

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

A Gay Dad’s Cheat Sheet to Your First Baby Registry

I’m going to tell you a secret: Babies don’t need a lot of stuff. Now, if you are a compulsive...

The 7 Worst Types of Parents You'll Meet During Playdates

I detest playdates.

There, I said it.

Before I go any further, I promise I'm not talking about...

Fish Out of Water

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

Michael and Richard: Gym Daddies

Instead of merely encouraging a healthy lifestyle to their son, these fathers exemplify one.

Father Knows Best

On a recent warmish January day in Maine, after Birdie woke up from her nap, we decided to go on...

In the Weeds

I’m thinking that maybe my blog should be entitled “The Seamy Underside of Gays with Kids.”...

Being a Public Family

I think we’ve all probably had those moments – the sideways glance, the double-take over the...

Developmental Delay Without Diagnosis

How to move forward without a diagnosis

The Measure of a Man

Let ’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

This is the Part Where we Gush About Gabe

Alright everyone, settle down. You’ve been liking his pictures on Facebook, you’ve been favoriting...

The M-Word

My 2-year-old son Luca loves story time before bed. It often starts with a negotiation about the...

Confessions of a Latter-Day Frozen Fan

If you are ever out on the streets of Brooklyn, you might hear my family coming. We are the ones...

To PrEP or Not to PrEP

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

Great News From Blogger Jason P

Following our adoption finalization back in January 2015, Eric and I took some much-needed time to...

Gay Dads Experiencing Southern Hospitality

When people ask us for our favorite places to return to, we’re pretty quick with our answers: Cabo...

The Kid is All Right!

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

Pilot Light Fright

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

My Sons Lives' Matter

My son Zane is black. His life matters. My son Aidan is of indeterminate race. His life matters.

Home for the Holigays

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

Little Bird, Big Feelings

Today was a hard day. Parenting is never as pretty as it appears on my Facebook or Instagram feed....

Finding My Own Father Figure

A few months back, I was at an awards dinner honoring Lee Daniels, the creative mind behind Empire...

F**k Santa Claus

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

Are Gay Dads Able to Keep The Sex Going?

Is Sex After Children Getting The Short Shaft?

Nigella, Ina and Lucinda: The Women Helping Me Raise Two Boys

Often, when picking up the socks my husband and two sons leave wherever they suddenly decide to...

In My Humble Opinion, You’re an Idiot

Ok, this is the kind of piece that had better start with a disclaimer. And I’ll write it myself. ...

He Will Always Be There For Me

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

Three Minutes on the Porch

Read the fine print. They don't tell you everything in foster-adoption class and what they don’t...

Are Curious George and the Man With The Yellow Hat a Gay Dad Family?

Name any book about kids with gay parents, and it’s sitting, well-read and well-loved, on my...

My Princess Daughter

My daughter is going through her princess phase. Let’s hope it’s a phase. She’s 5. I remember...

Death by Christmas

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

’Tis the Season . . . For Stuff

Hanukkah started this Sunday night. That means Lucas’ grandmothers, my partner Jack’s sister, and...

Cherish the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

The holidays are a magical time of year for me, and always have been. As a family, we would fill...

Kids are Expensive!

If every toy ad on TV didn’t remind you already, let me state the obvious.

Double Agent Me

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

HIV and Gay Dads

To commemorate World AIDS Day today, we’d like to remind HIV-positive gay men that your HIV-status...

Lake Tahoe: Whizzing Through A Winter Wonderland

I remember my beginnings on skis well — mainly because I was not on them so much as my butt. But a...

10 Things Everyone Should Do After a Breakup

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

The Dad Fund

Gays With Kids is pleased to introduce Alex Gardner, our newest blogger. This is his first blog...

The Boy From Berlin

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

In Fairy Tales, a Gay Man Finds Acceptance and Love

Gays With Kids is pleased to introduce Michael Strouse, our newest blogger. This is his first blog...

Hello From the Other Side

Like every Adele song that came before it, her latest single “Hello" feels like it was plucked...

Creature of the Night

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

Better Half the Movie

“Sorry, I should say right off the bat that I didn’t get a chance to finish it,” I told Michelle...

The Coup

We apologize about taking over this blog, but we have no choice. We know many of you read our...

Before Signing the Paperwork, the Birth Mother Disappeared

This post was written for Gays With Kids by guest blogger Matthew Jones*.

Is Gay Dad Frank Emanuele Ready For Son No. 2?

We are one week away from the due date of our second son. Realizing how quickly this date is...

The Sun Went Down: Love Won

When I was young, I remember sitting in the back of my parents' car listening to the radio. Often...

On the Edge of Tomorrow

If you’d asked me last October if I truly believed we’d be bringing a baby home in under a year, I...

Enjoying Halloween Through the Eyes of a Child

This Halloween is the first time that Milo gets to experience Halloween, and for the first time as...

Navigating Loss and Love

Birdie has a Daddy, a Papa, a Noni, two Grammies, a live-in Uncle, three great-grandmothers, two...

News From Down Under: Gay Dads, Single Mums

Regularly, when Peter and I take the boys out, we are mistaken for a pair of dads each taking...

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, And Gay Men Are From Pluto

I used to think that there was a big difference between how straight couples raise children and how...

Just When We Thought We Were Having a Girl

In the final month before our baby arrives, our amazingly generous families threw us two lovely...

Panic! at the Household

Let’s Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

Having a Baby via Surrogacy: What to Do and What to Avoid

We were very fortunate when it came to building our family. The opportunity fell in our lap and...

Thank You For Your (Hateful) Message

I’ve experienced a bunch of negative comments in the last week in regards to my book “Out & About...

Two Dads, One Super Kid

Just before his first birthday, our son’s nanny gave her notice. How could she do this to us? To...

The Waiting Game

Let's Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

How Our Family Fits in at Public School — a Progress Report

Well-coiffed hair? Check.

My Big Gay Time Machine

Let's Be Frank: The Diary of a Divorced Gay Dad

“Let’s Go on a Vacation!”

“Let’s go on a vacation!” are five words that will not be uttered from our mouths again for at...

Goodnight, Stegosaurus, Goodnight

“I want to go home,” Leo says. “I want to go home.”

Finding a Gay Dad Family in Yellowstone National Park

Having two dads isn’t the norm. It’s true. But gosh, it would be nice if we ran into more families...

We Are Family

At 11:20pm on March 3, 2015, our lives changed forever. Just as we were going to bed, we received a...

Becoming Papa

For as far back as I can remember, I have wanted to be a parent. As soon as I could talk I asked...

Now Married with Children

I have to admit that I completely underestimated the whole thing.

Keeping it Gay

Gay dad blogger John Hart tries to make his current life a little gayer.

Nothing Compares to You

I remember it like it was yesterday. We were at a birthday party at one of those trendy,...

Paths to Gay Fatherhood: Conclusion

Allow me to summarize some themes that emerged for me after checking in with each of these dads:

Paths to Gay Fatherhood: The Trans Dad

The Trans Dad

Paths to Gay Fatherhood: The Known Donor Dad

The Known Donor Dad

Paths to Gay Fatherhood: Introduction

Sometime in June, I stumbled across a news article with the title, "Scott Signs Controversial...

Rehoboth Beach: Come One, Come All!

A little town in Delaware captures a lion’s share of gay family traffic.

Anthony Romeo: Learning From What My Mom Did

Editor’s note: Anthony Romeo’s mom Terry passed away recently.

How Much Stuff Does a Newborn Really Need?

Hey Dad, are you prepping for the arrival of a very special little baby? Congrats. And before you...

Nashville: "Adventures by Disney" Takes on Country Music’s Capital

So how does Happy Ending Central handle the land of broken trucks, lost girlfriends and dead dogs?

SCOTUS and Me

First off, wow. I think the full effect of the decision, where it stands in American history, is so...

Say Good-bye to Picky Eaters

It’s easy for outsiders to dismiss picky eating as normal for a child’s age, or to criticize so...

The Long, Long March to Freedom

As soon as my iPhone pinged, I knew without looking that the Supreme Court had validated our...

A Gay Dad Reflects On The First Year

One minute we’re getting a call to adopt a baby girl, the next minute we’re celebrating her first...

Hoping For The End of Gay Family Travel

As I think about traveling as a gay man or as part of a gay family, I try to consider what makes...

What Nobody Told Me: The Most Important Thing About Fatherhood

Before my son arrived every parent I knew — and many I didn’t know — felt it was their civil duty...

3 Things You Should Know About Rainbow Family Travel

My husband and I aren’t shy people. We do karaoke, take the kids to nice restaurants, wear...

My First Gay Pride

June is Pride Month, the most wonderful time of the year.

I feel the need to come clean and say...

How Do Gay Dads Celebrate Father’s Day?

Over the past year, we've told the stories of many gay dads. Our writer David Dodge asked some of...

Happy Father’s Day, Norm!

After a long day at work, I walk in the door to complete chaos. There was the normal whirlwind of...

Milo: One Year Later

On June 27, our son Milo will be turning 1 year old. This has not only been a crazy, whirlwind...

Meet Our Newest Blogger: Gay Dad Pioneer Jim Joseph

“When you finish your third marketing book, you need to start writing the other book.”

“What other...

The Future of Gay Fatherhood

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this blog post are those of the author and do not necessarily...

The 6 Things We Talk About on Date Night

I remember going out for an early Sunday dinner with the family a couple of years ago.

Creating a Better World Through Mistakes

When I was a few years old, my grandmother would babysit me. She'd take me to the market, and fill...

Using the Words “Gay,” “Breastfeeding" and "Catholic" in One Sentence

I recently saw a friend’s Facebook post asking for models for a photo-shoot; a paid gig for babies...

100 Things I Love About My Son

The other day at work a colleague of mine said, “Jeez, Dave, your kid’s super cute and all but...

How This Gay Dad Celebrated Mother’s Day: 75 Presents for 75 Mothers

“What are we going to do for Mother’s Day?” For many years, that question could be answered in only...

A Straight Mom’s Mother’s Day Ideas for Gay Dads

I’m a mother. If it were up to me, mothers would be celebrated all year long. We would be served...

Changing The Way We Think About Mother’s Day

Our family belongs to a gay synagogue, so most of the parents who attend the children’s services...

Motherless Day

Early May has always been about tough choices for the Fisher-Paulson family.

Canada Is Nice

“Canada is nice,” our attorney told us, trying to be helpful. I remember the conversation clearly....

April is the Cruellest Month: The Approach of Mother’s Day

April is the cruellest month, breeding

10 Questions and Answers About the Same-Sex Marriage Case

Today’s a big day for gay couples and their families at the United States Supreme Court. The...

Dads, Daughters, and Menstruation

There’s an event in your daughter’s life that you can’t escape. Something that will change your...

What Makes a Family?

With LGBT families increasingly in the spotlight, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when we take our...

Stay-at-home dad + Stay-at-home business = Happy Family

You never really fully appreciate your parents until you have your first child. The amount of...

Indiana Wants Me, But I Can’t Go Back There

My Kid and the iPad

This morning, with my conscious mind still turned off, after a long night with my son vomiting,...

One Interfaith Couple’s Old and New Traditions

When I was growing up, the holidays were always a special time for me. For Easter, my sisters and I...

Job For Gay Dads: Help End Sexism For Our Daughters

Take Steps Now to End Gender Inequality

Charts, Chores and Ka-Ching!

What do you do when your 9-year-old comes to you and says he wants money of his own? My first...

Seeds of Greatness: A Trip to Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia

The scion of an American dynasty went against his better judgment and ended up creating one of...

How to Deal With an Unaccepting Family

Ian Wilson was married to Laura, and they had two children. He has since come out and is now in a...

A Self-Proclaimed Nerdy Gay Dad Coaches Basketball

First of all, let me say that I am a nerd. I’ve been a nerd for almost fifty-eight years now.

All...

Homophobic Parents in Our Son’s Preschool

Our son is rapidly approaching his second birthday. He’s growing and developing exactly the way...

A Shout-Out to the Supportive Grannies & Grandpas, Particularly Mine

Being a closeted kid. Coming out. Pulling off a graphic T in your 30s. Adopting a child....

On Fathers and Foreskins

My mobile was ringing.

A glance at the screen told me that it was my friend Jake calling from...

When A Stranger Asks Questions About My Daughter’s Racial Background

“She’s cute,” said the woman in front of us in line at the grocery store the other day. She was...

One World (Not Three)

I know that the jumping off point for this post seems like first-world complaining and to some...

Getting Muddy With My Little Buddy

“Can we play basketball with that big yellow ball over there, Daddy?”

A Papa’s Struggle With His Post-Baby Body

I grew up in a small desert town in West Texas where there wasn’t much to do, but every once in a...

Dogs With Kids

We know that dogs are a man's best friend. But are they a baby's best friend as well?

Miscarried Adoption Dreams

I know this title is shocking. People wish adoption was all rainbows and butterflies. I am way too...

Confessions of a Gay Dad: I Lost My Cool

Last week, I yelled at my 15-month-old son. I feel terrible about it.

Globetrotting Couple Find a New Adventure in Fatherhood

I’ve always thought of myself as a pretty worldly guy. I lived in New York City’s East Village for...

A Young Son Makes his Gay Dad Realize a Shortcoming

'Twas the week after Christmas, when my sweet 3-year-old

Came down with a cough, and a nasty head...

Gay Dads, Sons and Organized Sports: Pride and Prejudice

"Who will teach him how to throw?"

One Family, Two Dads, Three Languages

“We’re in la nostra casa,” 2½-year-old Olivia informs me in English and Catalan, a full hour after...

11 Reasons My Florida Gay Marriage Was Better Than Your Traditional...

Franky and I got married ...

5-Year-Old Forces Gay Dad to Play With Trucks

My son loves trucks. Large trucks, the bigger the better. School buses. Fire engines. Big rigs....

Picture-Perfect Christmas Chaos

I spent most of the morning hot-gluing the Virgin Mary’s head back onto her body. I should have...

The Dads, the Birth Mother and the Naming of Jacob

In every culture, the naming of something or someone is a powerful act. It is an act of...

Saying Good-Bye to the Baby Years

“Daddy, hold hand.”

“Daddy, read book.”

“Daddy, sit here.”

“Daddy, I two – I a big girl!”

...

When the Reality of ADHD, Homophobia and Racism Sinks in

I have been naive. Naive to think that love could cure all.

The Best Day of our Lives

It was the day our daughter Jasmine was born! I can still remember it like it was yesterday. We...

Gay Dads, Children and Holiday Traditions

We tend to revisit the way we deal with traditions once we have children, for good reasons.

A Gay Dad Blessed With Mommy Amnesia

Cue the fanfare; we’ve reached a milestone. Our baby’s first birthday has come and gone. Actually,...

For Our Kids: Remembering Those Who Passed Away

My 8-year-old daughter and I were discussing how one of her middle names is spelled in honor of her...

Family Planning: The More the Merrier or One and Done?

"When are you going to have another?"

The True North, Strong and Free!

I had never been to Canada's capital city, so when the opportunity came to visit Ottawa, I was...

What Do You Do With All The Mommies?

My partner and I love to read. When we adopted our son, we made it a priority from day one to read...

Mommified

The minute our daughter came into our lives we went shopping. A few days later, we went shopping....

This is how we do it

For my husband and me there was nothing romantic about surrogacy. We were working abroad and moving...

How Do You Battle Bullying?

Recently, during a publicity interview for my latest book, a journalist asked me the following...

Thanksgiving Holiday Attire

Love it or hate it, Thanksgiving is fast upon us, and you know what that means: family photos!

So...

My Sisters-in-Law Gave us an Egg and a Baby!

Christmas came early to us this year!

Your Kids are so Lucky to Have Such Wonderful Parents

“They’re so lucky to have such wonderful parents!” We’ve heard this a hundred times or more....

The Importance of Being Present

“Why were you looking down when I was skating tonight, Daddy?”

Hippie Hal: The Three-Peat Known Sperm Donor, Part II

If you missed it, read the first part, "Hippie Hal: The Three-Peat Known Sperm Donor," first.

Lessons for Gay Dads from TV Moms

When you’ve been asked the question, “So when you two adopt, who’s going to be the mom?” as many...

Once Upon a Time ... — A "How You Came to Us" Story

All adoptive parents have their own, unique “How You Came To Us” story. This is ours.

The Greatest Gift Ever

What was your greatest gift ever? Have you ever thought about what your answer would be? I know...

Remembering Our First Moments

“Do you think your husband might want to hold her for a bit?”

“Why you gotta be so serious? Oh right, because we’re having a child!”

This is the 10th article in Jason P’s series about Foster-Adopt. To read the first in the series,...

Innocent Heart Murmurs in Children

Written by GWK's staff physician.

The Gayby Dads Story

I always knew I wanted children, but the big question was: how could I, being gay?

"Who is my Mommy?"

When we started our quest for parenthood, we knew the question would come up eventually. However, I...

Generation Spoiled

HOW NOT TO RAISE THE NEXT VERUCA SALT

My son wears the pants in our family. And even though...

My Favorite Way to Start the Day

Somehow, no matter how early we start the morning routines, it’s always a scramble of sorts to get...

Reality Check

This is the ninth article in Jason P’s series about Foster-Adopt. To read the first in the series,...

Defining Our Families

“It takes a village...” I feel that my partner and I have created our own village, or at least a...

#DadFails: Errors on the Way to Fatherhood

During the adoption process, many people asked if we were “ready to be parents.” After surviving...

Who's the Real Father?

A child seen with two adults of the same sex is likely to draw attention anywhere. I recall the...

Keeping Busy, Part II

In my previous blog, Music Class, I explained what motivated us to begin a number of toddler...

[INSERT BABY HERE]

This is Anthony Romeo's second article in a series about his adoption journey. Read his first...

Co-Parenting: Our Daughter's Perspective

This is the fifth article in Bill Delaney’s series about co-parenting. To read the first in the...

GO FAKE YOURSELF!

“Go fake yourself, Daddy!”

Paper Is Supposed To Be The Gift For The First Year Anniversary

The seasons are changing and moving along just as they should.

The Greatest Gift of Fatherhood

Jim Carey has been repeatedly quoted as saying, “And why not take a chance on faith, as well. Not...

First Day of Daycare

My work shift ended five minutes ago and I’m racing down the back roads towards my son’s daycare...

Fighting the Good Fight in Tupelo, Mississippi

Why I Wrote "Shaking the Sugar Tree"

Friday Night Lights

On a balmy August evening, my husband and I took our sons to the “Meet the Football Team” night at...

Music Class

When the boys got to around 18 months the idea of trying to entertain them every day out of my own...

How IKEA Turned a Boy Into a Man, And a Sap Out of Two Dads

“Dada, I dropped your toothbrush in the potty.”

Bringing Up Baby

I need you to do something for me. I need you to listen (or read) something I’ve got to get of my...

Carpe Diem -- Seize the Day

Enjoy every moment you have with your kids.

The Reality of Raising African-American Boys in America

About three years ago, we had a decision to make as a family. Our oldest son’s birthday is August...

Nudity – the Long and the Short of it

“Daddy penis, small penis,” my daughter said, then laughed, as we were getting changed after a...

The Universe Responds

When our son turned 2, we decided that it was time to think about having a second child. We’d made...

Finally! The Dad Diaper Party

I’m thrilled to say that this weekend my husband and I got to participate in breaking down one of...

Finding Normal

If you ever come across people who say, “I don’t care what people think of me," I give you...

"You Don't Tell Your Friends You Have Two Dads?"

“No.”

Being Dad and Daddy in a Mommy World

I cannot tell you how many times our family has gone out to a restaurant and been asked, "Giving...

On Adoption Day, Another Baby on the Way

What would you do if you found out that the birthmother of your 7-month-old child was pregnant with...

The Wondrous Language of Children

Kids learn all the time. They learn by observation, by imitation, by experimentation and by play....

"Dad, Can You Explain Where my Mom is?"

This past Fourth of July, my family and I celebrated with friends and family just like millions of...

Concerns of a Gay Dad

I recall being pregnant with Sascha. Going through the whole surrogacy journey was taxing enough,...

How do you spell 'sex'? The answer may surprise you!

Back in the day, porn was hard to come by. You either had to find a Playboy in your parents’...

A Gay Dad’s Message of Pride

As a gay man, I'm well-versed in pride. We all talk about being proud. Proud to be gay, proud to be...

Re-thinking the Gay Father Name Game

Google me.

A Gay Family Goes Glamping

Glamping: shorthand for glamorous camping; luxury camping.

"I ain't sleepin' in no tent! For...

Traveling with children

Having finally finished my manuscript and sent it off to the editors, I feel ready for our next...

"Daddy, am I gay?"

It was WorldPride last weekend in Toronto. A number of times I took our son to Church Street, the...

Wedding at the Pub

Okay, so it wasn't that big, or even that gay – though my partner Ivan would argue I added a touch...

“That’s So Gay!”

When we were thinking of becoming parents, my partner voiced his concern: “What if our child gets...

Two-Year-Old Carl vs. Adult Social Expectations

As parents we teach our children that they own their bodies – they don't have to do anything that...

The Parenting Roller Coaster

People ask me how I do it.

A Beauty Queen is Born

A few weeks ago I entered my six-month-old in a country beauty pageant. I’ve always been curious...

Burbs is the word!

Just before our son turned one, my husband and I decided to do what so many other couples before us...

The Journey To Foster Care: Are You Ready #2

Last night, we had a WONDERFUL night! Foster Son wants to be a fashion designer, so a friend of...

Dance Like No One Is Watching

There is a saying "dance like no one is watching". Well, the kid in this video has not a care in...

Father’s Day is upon us: reflections on fatherhood

I think I’ve written about this before: what Father’s Day means to me and my family. Sadly, because...

Celebrating June!

June is turning out to be an exciting month in our home. Both my husband and I celebrate June...

Baby and the Farm: It’s No Place for a Germaphobe

Our farm is messy. It was messy before our daughter was born, and will probably be messy for years...

Family Spotlight: Alex & David

AT A GLANCE

A Pledge That Could Test Allegiance

Last month I learned that the Diocese of Cleveland wants its Catholic elementary school teachers...

The Decision

This is the first article in Jason P's series on Foster-Adopt.

Donor's Day

Like many other gay dads out there, I’ve often daydreamed about what father’s day would be like...

"Dad, what do I call Jason?"

Bringing a new father figure into your kid's life.

5 Tips to Survive Your Newborn

An Early Father’s Day Gift

How to Raise A Natural Athlete

My first – and last – time playing soccer was in Grade 5. I joined a bunch of boys playing on the...

Summer Rules!

From Olaf in “Frozen” to every kid in the world, (and every teacher come June): SUMMER RULES!

The Known Sperm Donor

I’ve never given much thought to having children, a fact that often surprises the people in my...

Parenting a Child with ADHD

Growing up, I don’t remember anyone being concerned with allergies and the many behavioral problems...

Parenting Class 101

Sign Us Up!

Ring Out the Wedding Bells in Pennsylvania!

On May 20^th, a little bit after 2:00 PM, it was announced that a federal Judge handed down a...

Front to Back, Front to Back!

Front to back, front to back. It became like a mantra - always wipe from front to back, we were...

Where do Babies Come From? Oshawa, Apparently

Where do babies come from? Oshawa, apparently. At least according to my son. When my sister had her...

(Grand)Mother's Day

My sons have no ‘mother,’ but that doesn’t mean they don’t get to celebrate Mother’s Day. They just...

Daycare Dilemma

As my husband and I walked into the first of our several day care centre tours, a stomach-wrenching...

Dads Change Diapers Too

"The Only Brand with Easy-Open Sides for Mom," I read on the back of the package of overnight...

Thoughts on Mother's Day

In our extended family, in our social circle, in our neighborhood and at our daughter’s daycare,...

A Surrogacy Journey in India

Being a father isn’t always the easiest thing. I think every dad can attest to that. However, for...

Of Mother’s Days & Father’s Days and how one international family...

You probably know that it’s going to be Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, right? We pick up the...

Redefining Crazy

While we were expecting, one of my friends gave me this piece of advice: "It isn’t crazy if it...

Does That Toddler Have A Mute Button?!

When you have children since birth, one of those pivotal moments in their lives (and yours) is when...

Telling the World About His Gay Dads

I remember a few years ago, I was going through training for an anti-homophobia program for Planned...

Things People Say

For my son and me, it’s just another regular afternoon of errands and coffee. During most of our...

Quiet Baby :) Quiet Toddler :(

My son Nolan has recently started speech therapy.

What's That Smell Coming From Row 10?

It was a commuter flight; the passengers professionals with briefcases and other small personal...

The Super-Friendly Skies

“You look like you could use some help.”

Disney Magic: It's a Small World After All

On April 10, 2014, Disney Parks across the world celebrated the 50^th anniversary of a classic park...

Gay With Kids

First of all, let me say how thrilled I am that this website even exists! “Gays With Kids” is a far...

Give Peas a Chance

From an evolutionary viewpoint it makes sense that young kids won’t like or even try new foods....

The Definition of a Dad?

I don’t feel like a dad. That might seem odd, when you consider I have two children. We adopted...

Manipulating Olaf's Carrot

For weeks now, our three-and-a-half year old twin daughters and almost five-year-old boy have been...

Filing Single. When You Have a Husband... and Kids…

Times they are a-changin’! Here in Pennsylvania, where my partner and I live, there are several law...

Best Cries Ever!

Parenting is about incredible highs, incredible lows, and the many rollercoaster moments that take...

It Takes a Village to Make a Child

They say it takes a village to raise a child. For us gay dads, it takes a village to MAKE a child,...

"All You Need Is A Suitcase Or A Drawer"

Note from Brian: We first came up with the concept for Gays With Kids after becoming Levi's dads,...

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