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Chaz Bono Applies for Name/Gender Change

Chaz Bono, the child of ‘70s greats Sonny and Cher, has filed to legally his gender to male and his name to Chaz Bono according to TMZ. For those that haven’t been following this story, Chaz was born Chastity Bono in 1969. The only child of Sonny and Cher, Chastity grew up in the spotlight, often appearing on her parent’s television show. When Chastity turned 18, she came out to both her parents as a lesbian. She wrote in her 1998 “Family Outing” memoir, “as a child, I always felt there was something different about me.” Chastity also wrote that … Continue reading →

Baby’s Gender Linked to Diet

Are your children more of one gender than the other? Are you hoping specifically for a boy or a girl? New research says that your diet may have something to do with the sex of your baby! And in some developed countries, the proportion of boys is actually falling due to dietary changes. While I often laugh at gender prediction kits, quizzes, and advice, this is one study that actually has some science behind it, so it got my attention. Having had four pregnancies in which three of the pregnancies resulted in boy fetuses and only one in a girl, … Continue reading →

Beyond Gender—The Realities of Single Parenting

One of the inevitable realities of a single parent household is that life gets lived beyond gender stereotypes. A single parent does it all—regardless of what is considered a “traditional” job assigned to a “traditional” gender role. We cook and clean and whip out our tool boxes to fix bicycles and make home repairs. Our children do get to grow up in a world that goes beyond gender stereotypes. I really do think this is a good thing. My kids have done the bulk of their growing up in circumstances that have taught them that, at least at mom’s house, … Continue reading →

Men & Stress

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It’s been discussed many, many times. Men and women are different. We know this. You may be thinking that’s rather obvious, I would respond that it is – and it isn’t – always obvious. First and foremost, men and women have different biological mechanisms and hormones. They possess different outlooks on life. Men and women are often exposed to different societal contexts. As a society, we nurture the emotional reactions, personality traits and yes – the differences – between the two genders. However, stress is a physiological reaction to change that occurs in every day life. Hard to think that … Continue reading →

Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

As a child I was a tomboy. So when I found out that my first child was a boy, I thought parenting would be a snap. However, climbing tees, catching frogs, playing baseball, football, and army still was not enough to prepare me for the experience of raising boys! As a mother and adult it can be challenging to really understand my boys’ unique needs. Both of my children seem to be polar opposites in personality. One likes sports, the other music, one is introverted and the other is an extrovert. I can usually expect that whatever I cook, one … Continue reading →

Should You Find Out Baby’s Gender?

One question you may be faced with is whether you want to know the gender of your growing baby. Ultrasound technology has gotten much better in recent years and most couples have the chance to discover baby’s gender during a routine ultrasound exam. If you are having an amino or CVS test, the results are nearly 100% correct in determining gender. Reasons parents give for finding out include: bonding with the baby better, decorating the nursery, buying clothes, planning for a baby shower, naming the baby and calling the baby by name during the pregnancy. If you love surprises or … Continue reading →