LGBTQ parents face numerous challenges when it comes to navigating societal expectations, legal constraints, and authentic family practices. These obstacles can be particularly challenging for those...
The concept of family has undergone significant changes throughout history. In ancient times, families were formed around patriarchal structures where men held authority and women were expected to...
LGBTQ parents face unique challenges when it comes to raising their children, particularly related to identity formation. As they navigate society's expectations for family structures, they must also...
Children who grow up in families with diverse gender makeup may be more likely to develop empathy, justice, and moral imagination than those raised in traditional nuclear households, according to...
The word "queer" has become a popular label for people who do not identify themselves as heterosexual or cisgender. It can refer to anyone who challenges traditional gender roles, defies societal...
Gender norms and parenting models have historically been shaped by heteronormative expectations, whereby the traditional family unit is characterized by a cisgender man and woman raising biological...
How do children raised in queer families develop unique understandings of empathy, identity, and resilience?
Raising a child is a challenging task that requires parents to nurture their child's...
Surrogacy is an increasingly popular option for LGBTQ couples and individuals who want to start families but are unable to do so naturally.
There are many moral, social, and legal dilemmas that...
LGBTQ surrogacy refers to the process wherein individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning undergo assisted reproduction through a gestational...
Children are curious about differences and similarities between themselves and others. They observe how people around them behave and interact with each other, and they learn from these observations....