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Unbiased Intro to Surrogacy: Learn from Our Mistakes
If you are a gay man thinking about having a baby with the help of surrogate and egg donor in 2024 – this article will guide you on taking the first step. There’s so much information, opinions, criticism out there – make sure you are consulting with people who don’t have any commercial motives. Don’t…
The Parent Test: Eight Things I Learned From Being on the Show
Alex and I believed that, especially on a “family network” like ABC, the presence of two married gay men raising their little boys the best way they know how amongst the straight parents was an important opportunity to share with America how much we all have in common. Everything everyone says about participating in a…
Australian Gay Dad Shares Foster to Adoption Story
Actor Matt Young and his husband Peter are believed to be the first non-biological same-sex male parents to adopt children in the state of New South Wales, Australia. In this guest post, Matt shares with us his foster-to-adopt story. About 5 years into our relationship, my partner and I started thinking about becoming parents. We…
Our Point System: A Currency Cultivating Kids’ Cooperation, Sibling Support, and iPad Time Management
I was a little reluctant when a behavioral specialist recommended by our school suggested that we give one of our kids points for good behavior. At the age of 6, tantrums were still a thing for him, and the specialist told us she uses it with her kids too; awarding points if they behave well.…
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All tips- Surrogacy 101: Getting Started GuideTackle surrogacy in phases: research first, create and freeze your embryos, then pause before choosing a vetted, gay-friendly agency and a surrogacy attorney.
- Surrogacy for Gay Men: Grants and Overcoming Financial ObstaclesWe split surrogacy into an embryo stage and a pregnancy stage, then apply for LGBT-friendly grants like Men Having Babies to ease the cost.
- Interracial Gay Family HandbookIf you're building a transracial family, prepare for stares and questions, learn to care for your kids' hair, and choose truly diverse, inclusive schools.
- Our Kid Just Had His Tonsils and Adenoids out at Two and a Half. Here’s What I LearnedBefore your toddler's tonsillectomy, prep them with a doll story, keep pain meds on schedule, track fluids, and call in family help for that tough first week.
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