Articles
What Advice Would You Give About Children and Sexual Orientation?
Virgnia Casper of the Bank Street College of Education talks about how to approach a family’s questions about talking to a twelve year old nephew about his friend who is questioning his sexuality.
Are There Any Resources for Dealing with Teen Hostility?
Dr. Mary Barber, president of the Association of Gay and Lesbian Parents, gives advice to the girlfriend of the mother of a teen about how to deal with the teen’s hostility.
Are We Ready to Become Parents?
My partner and I are at odds on having and raising children. Essentially, I want them and my partner isn’t sure if she does. Most of her reasons revolve around her religious and ethical views. Do you have any recommendations on whom we can talk to or what books to read that might help bring our views more closely together?
How do We Resolve our Different Approaches to Parenting?
Mary Barber, President of the Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists, talks about how to talk with your partner about your different approaches to child rearing.
What are the Federal Restrictions on Second-Partner Adoptions?
Lara Schwartz discusses second-parent adoption and Social Security “surviving child” payments.