New National Campaign Aimed at LGBT Adoption

November is National Adoption Month and one organization is making an effort to reach out to everyone who is interested in adopting, regardless of sexual orientation. With so many changes occurring within our country, and more acceptance of the LGBT community taking place around the the country, it’s only fitting that when it comes to…

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Craigslist Sperm Donor Case Coming to an End

In what seems to be a never-ending court case, it appears as if the current judge hearing the Kansas sperm donor case is about to make a ruling. The Kansas Department for Children and Families filed the case in October of 2012 against a man who donated sperm to a same-sex couple. The women had posted…

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An Unusual Co-Parenting Twist

Sometimes life throws a curveball. Carson Rennick was one of Canada’s unnoficial spokespersons for parenting partnerships. He gained this status after an interview he did for a newspaper article where he opened up about how much he wanted a child but didn’t want a romantic relationship with the birth mother. Instead, he was ready to…

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Making Sperm Banks Safer

Imagine starting a family using a sperm donor from a reputable sperm bank. You took the time to flip through athletics, eye color, bone structure and education of donors. Now imagine getting a phone call after the child was born and being asked to go and check if your baby is still alive. It sounds…

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Three Parents and a Baby

California is once again in the spotlight with news that Governor Brown has has signed legislation to allow a child to have three legal parents. The new legislation was created to cover certain situations in which a same-sex couple has a child with an opposite-sex biological parent. Of course, this is causing all sorts of…

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Thoughts on “Designer Babies”

You have heard the term “designer baby” right? It’s a practice that is already sadly popular with dog breeding, by mixing two breeds that normally wouldn’t breed, to create something new. Well, there is currently an American patent for a method that could allow people to choose genetic traits like eye color in children, as…

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Possible Pregnancy After Menopause

New medical advancements might offer some women a second chance at becoming pregnant. Some women reach menopause much earlier in life, and are unable to become pregnant. Around 1 per cent of women suffer from a condition called primary ovarian insufficiency which brings on menopause at a very young age. Scientists have found a way to…

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Finding His Inner Mommy

We all know that a family can come in many different forms. There is no true singular definition for what “family” means, and as our world is changing and embracing differences, it’s great to read stories of modern families. In a recent interview with CNN, Dan Bucatinsky, the 47-year old actor, producer and author, who…

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Who Will Run Your House?

Some parents at times feel lost and helpless when trying to come up with the right decisions when parenting at home. At times, it’s due to their own fears and inhibitions. When this occurs, it’s typical for children to take advantage of the situation and a role-reversal tends to take place. A new book, Who…

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CA Surrogate Agent Found Guilty

Some justice for some hopeful parents came out of a court sentencing earlier this week in California. In an unfortunate fraud case where a California surrogate parenting agent collected money from clients and never delivered on services paid for, a judge has ordered restitution in the amount of $1.7 million dollars. When considering any type…

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