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    Elton John's Letter to His Kids is What We All Need Amid 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

    Amid Florida's discriminatory legislation known as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, Sir Elton has written a moving open letter to his two young children. And it's honestly the advice we've all needed to hear for the last month.







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    This Adoption Agency Helps Queer Men Adopt Internationally

    Spence Chapin is one of the only adoption agencies that helps LGBTQ+ parents-to-be navigate international adoptions.

    Gay Dad Hunter Opens Up About Marrying Adult Film Star Tyler Saint

    The gay dad community soon noticed one of the dads in the article was porn star Tyler Saint.

    Affording Parenthood While Gay with Matthew Erickson

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    Elton John's Letter to His Kids is What We All Need Amid 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

    Amid Florida's discriminatory legislation known as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, Sir Elton has written a moving open letter to his two young children. And it's honestly the advice we've all needed to hear for the last month.

    Disney Workers Join the LGBTQ+ Rights Fight in Florida

    The public response to Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill has been loud and unrelenting since the overtly discriminatory legislation landed on Gov. DeSantis’ desk earlier this month, and Disney’s employees are the latest to take a stand.

    'Mean Girls' Star Johnathan Bennett Marries Jaymes Vaughan, Hints At Kids

    Vaughan said the purpose of their wedding was to come together, join their families, and "start a new family."

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    LGBT-Inclusive Kid's Book Helps Families Talk About Adoption, Family Diversity

    The book is a recounting of Tom and his husband Elliott's experience adopting their oldest daughter, the muse for the main character, "Scoochie."

    Children’s Book Series 'Scoochie & Skiddles' Promotes Love, Acceptance, and Family Diversity

    Author and dad Tom Tracy said it was important that the books represent gay dads, adoptive families, and mixed-race families in an easy-to-read way.

    Read This Moving Letter, From Dads to Their Surrogate, on the Eve of Their Twins' Birth

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    6 Gay-Friendly European Destinations for an Unforgettable Holiday Vacation

    Here are 6 unique, gay-friendly cities in Europe that will make for an amazing holiday getaway.

    What's Life Like on the Road When Traveling with Kids? (With 2TravelDads)

    This week, Rob Taylor of 2TravelDads talks about life on the road with kids. And our Travel Expert talks about our upcoming Spring break vacation in Orlando — with other gay dads.

    Five LGBTQ and Family Friendly International Destinations

    Finding a perfect vacation spot as an LGBTQ family abroad can be quite a challenge — but our travel expert rounded up five cities that are kid and LGBTQ friendly.

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    'Mean Girls' Star Johnathan Bennett Marries Jaymes Vaughan, Hints At Kids

    Vaughan said the purpose of their wedding was to come together, join their families, and "start a new family."

    Ollie of ‘Made in Chelsea’ on the Realities of Losing Twins

    Ollie Locke said he and husband Gareth told people they were expecting late last year. Within a few weeks, they got the heartbreaking news.

    Queen Elizabeth's Gay Cousin Is Creating a Documentary About the Impact of Coming Out on Kids

    In her upcoming documentary, Alix Mountbatten wants to explore the experience of having a parent who comes out later in life. So, she’s looking to cast other young adults whose parents came out when they were kids.

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    Britain’s Queer Museum Slated To Open Later This Year

    It will be the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum, which organizers call “a place as exciting as the people, stories and ideas it explores and celebrates.”

    Back to School — Ready or Not

    For the second year in a row, gay dads have to make difficult choices about school. We surveyed our followers on their back to school plans.

    Ready or Not, These Gay Dads Are Sending Their Kids Back to School

    Across the country, gay dads are sending their kids back to school — whether they're ready to or not.

    Across the country, gay dads are sending their kids back to school — whether they're ready to or not.


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    What Gay Men Should Know About Sperm Donation

    No one tells you that you can, of course, smuggle in your own porn into these clinics.

    Self-Care For Gay Dads (with Trauma Counselor Cory George)

    Trauma counselor Cory George says many gay dads like him have been through traumatic events in their lives, which can seep into their parenting styles and self-care routines. 

    New Dad, Pediatrician Opens Up About Mental Health

    For new dads, PPD can often fly under the radar. According to Dr. Chavis, that's because men and women deal with depression in different ways.


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    "Our Own Miracle": Congrats to These Gay Dads on Recent Births and Adoptions

    It's been an exciting and busy January, especially for the gay dad families across the world who recently welcomed their bundles of joy (a few of them multiples!)

    "Magical and Full of Love": Congratulations to These Growing Families

    For many parents in the GWK community, it really has been the most wonderful time of the year.

    "An Indescribable Feeling." Congrats to Gay Dads on Their Recent Births and Adoptions!

    Join us in congratulating all the queer men whose families recently grew this month through adoption and surrogacy!

    Help us congratulate the gay, bi and trans men in our community on their latest births and adoptions!

    "The Best Adventure." Congrats to These Gay Dads Whose Families Recently Grew!

    Each and every month, the ranks of queer dads within the LGBTQ community grows — congrats to our newest members!

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    New GWK Products and Programs Launching in 2022

    Not to brag but — GWK's got a head start on 2022 resolutions. Check out what we have in store for the year ahead!

    How 40 Years of the AIDS Crisis Has Impacted Gay Fatherhood

    This year marks the 40th anniversary of the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, which has impacted gay, bi and trans dads in profound ways.

    In Defense of Our Obsessive Coverage of Pete Buttigieg

    Gay adoptive dad Pete Buttigieg is taking paid leave to be with his newborn twins — here's hoping all parents have that right soon.

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    S1 E1: Can Kids and Kind Co-Exist at Pride?

    Happy Pride 2021 and welcome to the first episode of GWK the Podcast! Join the GWK staff as we talk about what is appropriate or not for kids to experience at Pride events — and all your other news queer parenting news.

    S1 E2: Pete and Danny's Unplanned Pregnancy

    Hear from Pete Mercurio and Danny Stewart, a couple who became dads after Danny found a baby at a New York City subway station in 2000.

    S1 E3: A Gay Dad is Running for Senate in Missouri

    Hear the story of Timothy Shepard, a gay dad who is running as a Democrat for the open U.S. Senate seat in Missouri.

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