Roundup of LGBTQ Parenting Resources

LGBTQ Parenting News Roundup

Paige Kennedy-Winston and Danielle Winston, featured in Newsweek, discuss their decision to involve a known donor in conceiving their son, emphasizing the importance of their son growing up knowing his biological father.
Nicola Slawson shares her story in the Guardian about choosing to start a family and co-parent with her gay best friend.

IN Magazine explores “Gay Parenting: 25 Questions To Ask Your Partner Before Having Kids,” complementing the “8 Tips for Queer People Starting the Journey to Parenthood.” For more insightful questions and advice, refer to the recommended LGBTQ parenting books.
Psychologist Michael Radkowsky, featured in the Washington Blade, provides guidance to individuals facing the dilemma of wanting children while their partner does not share the same desire.
Good Housekeeping delves into the concept of “bird nesting” among divorced/separated parents, highlighting the trend of same-sex parents adopting nontraditional co-parenting arrangements, as researched by Abbie Goldberg from Clark University.

Despite opposition from the Orthodox Church, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis persists in advocating for marriage equality to ensure legal protections for children raised by same-sex parents, emphasizing the necessity of acknowledging the existence and rights of these children.
Israel’s High Court of Justice unanimously approves adoption by same-sex couples, as reported by the Washington Blade.
Kaye Nicholson, a gay mom and CEO designate of Liberate Jersey, voices support for legislation in the Channel Islands allowing both same-sex parents to be listed on their children’s birth certificates, as covered by the Jersey Evening Post.
Agence France Presse, featured in Barron’s, provides a global perspective on “Same-sex Parenting Rights Worldwide,” with comprehensive adoption maps available on Equaldex for further reference.