Red State Rural Organizing: More Casseroles, Less Contempt. The title of the session spoke to me. I was at the Human Rights Campaign’s Time to
May 15th is International Day of Families. So it got me thinking. What is a family? Webster defines family in several different ways, but the
I went to the screening of Las Abogadas film at Filmfest DC. What does this have in common with transgender people in the United States
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai Good teachers are the backbone of society. They inspire, encourage,
What is imposter syndrome and how does it affect parenting? And most importantly, why do I feel like a fraud as the parent of a
Two summers ago my family took the trip of a lifetime and we never left the United States. Nestled on the coast of Maine you
Being the parent of a transgender child is so stressful. Heck, I have four kids, so I can say with certainty that being the parent
How do you deal with transphobic relatives, I have five tips. This is a hard question that most families of transgender or gender-diverse children face.
Here at Jan Moore, we have never met a kindness campaign that we didn’t want to be a part of! So when we were researching
Evaluation and competition are a natural part of life; timed competition in children who are dyslexic is something to consider. Measuring our success is just
There has been such an uptick of transphobic commenters at school board meetings. Meetings in my county have been filled with anti-transgender public commenters. I
How to flip the current narrative about transgender children. I have been thinking about this a lot lately. We cannot open the news without seeing
Supporting your kids when they see the news is very important. Here is our story. We were in Colorado for Thanksgiving, in a ski shop,
Today we are going to talk about a few World Justice Day ideas and opportunities for service. World Social Justice Day is on February 20,
What will you do today in honor of Random Acts of Kindness Day? Random acts of Kindness Day is an opportunity to elevate our community
“Love your children, celebrate their bodies; they are beautiful.” His words echo in my mind as our children struggle with body image and self-acceptance. Affirming
Today we are going to discuss the importance of teaching our kids to trust their bodies. Why do we teach children not to trust their
Thanksgiving. A time to be near those you love and be thankful for the blessings that abound. In our family, we are grateful for the
With the holidays right around the corner, I wanted to offer five options for transgender-owned businesses for your holiday shopping. Other Is A Myth clothing: founded
How do we protect our kids from identity-based bullying? Recently, I had a conversation about identity-based bullying with a teacher, and they shared that reaching
I am burned out. Crispy. Weary. On the struggle bus. How about you? I sat down with Cadi Jean and talked about ways to recognize
How to recognize burnout. Seems like it should be easy, right? I mean, we live in our bodies and we would know if we are
Let’s look at the idea of preparing our hearts for the holiday season. This is the time of year when excitement is running high. The
As many of you know, I have been working on a children’s book that is dedicated to my daughter. It is a beautiful tribute to
I recently read a post that got me thinking about the dangers of using derogatory terms to motivate. “I don’t want him to grow up
I want to acknowledge the loneliness of being the parent of a gender-diverse kid. Before you advocates get your lightsabers out, please listen. I am
Today I’d like to talk about the downside to concealed carry. Standing in line with my daughter waiting in to board a plane to drop
Today I am thinking about siblings of transgender children. In our family, we have four children, three of whom identify as cisgender (sex assigned at
Make no mistake, I am a mandatory reporter. Those outside of healthcare, education, or the first-responder cohort might not be clear about what this means.
Your child has shared their gender identity, now what? I remember those days when she first shared her truth with me. She is so little.
Today we are going to talk about supporting transgender youth in schools. To clarify, I know that school systems have varying policies ranging from mildly
Person first language recognizes the importance of putting a person before a disability or diagnosis. Using person-first language tells someone that they are more than their struggles. That they are, quite literally, a person first.
Let’s talk about easy ways to incorporate pride into the classroom. Pride month comes at the end of the school year in many states. Schools
Have you made legal changes to your child’s name? There are some considerations when legally changing your child’s name. Parents, it is shocking to see
Will my transgender child change their mind? Seriously, stop talking. Yes, you read that right. As cis, white, privileged people, we talk…a LOT. We have
Last Friday’s announcement overturning Roe vs. Wade was not a surprise but has sent shockwaves through the LGBTQ+ community. While so much is out of
I thought it might be fun to do something a little different this week. Since summertime can often mean more time to read for pleasure,
Migration is a concept Americans typically attribute to those outside of the United States. What happens when oppression comes from within our borders and forces our citizens to relocate? What about the forced migration of families of transgender children?
Sweet summertime. A time for students to rest, recharge and dare I say…be bored. Summer is a wonderful time to slow down and enjoy some
Today we are talking about five steps to make change in your community. To start, in May I attended the DC Bans Off Our Bodies
Today we are going to talk about budget hacks for road trips. Here are some of our favorites. Budget Hacks for Road Trips Pack snacks.
Happy Pride Month!! In the last few weeks I have had had the amazing opportunity to meet new parents and organizations supporting our gender-diverse children.
Summertime means kids are home and they are constantly hungry. At my house, the pantry and fridge doors get an extensive workout in July and
Today we are going to look at five examples of being an affirming parent. I am sure you have heard the phrase “performative ally.” So,
Summer tends to mark a slower schedule for kids but can be a season of busyness for caregivers who are trying to fill the hours
To round out our acknowledgment of mental health awareness month, we are going to talk about mental health support outside of therapy. To me, if
How to celebrate pride with young children? Often, I receive questions on how to celebrate Pride with transgender, non-binary, or gender fluid children, particularly young
Supporting your child’s mental health is one of the most important things we do as parents. Life has been hard for everyone for the past
Today I have some reflections on parenting. My child, I hope you know I tried. Motherhood is a mind trip, isn’t it? I have had
In honor of mental health awareness month, we are going to dive deep into ways we can seek support when therapy is not an affordable
This is my abortion story. When I was nine, I remember buying a gold pin shaped like tiny feet. Not truly understanding what they meant,
Today we are going to talk about budget busters. What they are and how to avoid them. Creating a budget is one thing, staying within
J.K. Rowling, Always was originally published on December 19, 2020, at magickindness.org J.K. Rowling Always. It is with a heavy heart that my whole world
Today we are going to look at five ways to save money each month. I can’t believe I am typing these words, but in less
Today I am sharing some reflections on raising a 9-year-old transgender child. I am an outsider. This truth is becoming more and more clear as
Today we are going to talk about inexpensive ways to update your wardrobe for Spring. It is that weird in-between time that is chilly in
On April 20th, wear purple for military children. What an awesome concept, coming together to support children who are transient and sacrificing for our country.
Let’s talk about sinking funds and why you need them. You all know by now that I am obsessed with budgets and budgeting. So today
Today we are going to talk about birthday reflections for parents of transgender kids and why they feel different. She turned 9 this week. The
The days are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer. Spring has arrived. Consequently, this means that kids will be spending time at home and
Does cancer ever really leave you? It has been eight years since I rang that bell. Eight wonderful years and I have moved away from
I’d like to invite you to listen to a message about parenting transgender kids. You should already know that my transgender daughter is one of
Budget-friendly freezer meals are one way that we can combat overwhelm during the dinner rush. We have all been there. A long day at work
Gun violence in small towns. In short, we hear about it every day. I pull my teal, tie-dye sweatshirt over my head and flashback to
We are all busy. Whether we are parenting, working, caring for a sick person, volunteering, taking care of ourselves…it all adds up. And at
What do you do when your child is being bullied in school? It can come in so many forms. Physical, verbal, cyber, overt, salacious. I
We are going to pause from our regularly planned grocery budget work and talk for a minute about the best ways to offset rising
How do we talk to our kids about scary things? This is a question on all of our minds. Life just does not seem to
By now I am sure you are thinking that there isn’t anything left to talk about in regards to shopping at Aldi. Well, I
This week I am reposting my piece from June 2021, What Does It Mean To Have A Good Life? Last week Texas Governor and Attorney
Today we are going to talk about some of my favorite Aldi finds. Since cutting our income several years ago, I have been searching
There is beauty in accepting our transgender, non-binary, or gender fluid children (TNBY). Here you are, your child has shared their authenticity with you, and
We can all agree that the rising cost of household items is affecting everyone. I personally have watched my beloved Safeway pizza dough go
Conformity. It is a Sunday morning. The only day of the week I sleep in. I wake up to the soft, tiny kiss of my
As we continue on in our budgeting, frugal living, minimalist series, we are going to take a close look at the one simple ingredient for
A fundraiser for schools. Whether it be selling cookies, butter braids, or wrapping paper, adults put upon children and families to bring money into schools.
Jan and I recently had a long talk about the undeniable increase in costs that we have seen in our day-to-day lives. We lamented about
Dear Doctor WTF. The following is an actual letter I wrote to a dermatologist following an allergic reaction. Meanwhile, I never received a response. Dear
The twinkling lights come down. The smell of sugary sweets and warm treats has given way to harsh resolutions promising to cut out sugar
“It all feels too big to solve. I don’t even know where to begin.” A twenty-something man stood before me at the tea station. His
Intention. A loaded word isn’t it? A goal or a regret. I didn’t intend to hurt your feelings. Sounds like regret to me. I intend
It is always a pleasure to share these pages with like-minded people. My dear friend, Cadi Jean, is a respected friend, educator, freelance writer, mother,
Healthcare providers are just getting by. Here is my list for destressing while enduring two years of Covid.
Life after cancer. Cancer changes you. Cancer changes your family. We all have this illusion of control and cancer changes that too. In my early
Creative, cathartic, candid, caffeinated, consistent, and courageous. In short, these are some of the ways I define my life in 2021. Above all, it was
Tis the Season for Elf On The Shelf, Santa, and gifts. As a young mother, I did not get the memo on Elf On The
Friends, I have a cautionary tale about Santa gifts to share with you today. You may see this title and think, oh good, a gift
Today we are going to look at the importance of choosing mental health over perfection. The first quarter of school is in the rearview mirror.
Want to confront colonialism with your bookcase? These are some must reads we have for Native American Heritage Month. Must Reads for Native American Heritage
The first quarter of school is in the rearview mirror. We survived. Well, sort of. The return to full-time, in-person learning has been nothing short
My dear readers. If you are literally juggling 1,000 balls in the air only to be tossed 50 more because well, tis the season, this
Welcoming our trans & non-binary family to the Thanksgiving table should be easy. Here are some suggestions on how to do it. Thanksgiving is a
Get out and vote for trans youth. It is of utmost importance. A few weeks ago, I was invited to speak at a local Pride
A quick look at a lesson in surviving family photos. Fall is the kick-off of my favorite season. Pumpkin spice anything, leaves, and finally
Redememption. It was finally my time to ring the bell. The best gift I received when I was diagnosed was from a fellow survivor and
Looking back on what was possibly one of the darkest periods of my life. I wrote my cancer series when I first decided to start
It’s the interview that no one should be a part of. The date of my mammogram was November 5th. The day of my biopsy was
It’s the answer that no one wants. I’m in trouble. It’s all I could say. I didn’t know how much trouble, but I knew
I’m in trouble. Those words echoed through my mind. Do you know how long it takes to get a mammogram when you are worried about
You can’t run from cancer. I remember it like it was yesterday, although it is a time in my life I try to forget. But
Hi readers! Today I am sharing the pen with someone who has first-hand experience working with students who have dyslexia. She has shared with me
Today we are going to talk about the grief narrative and our transgender children. Nearly six years deep into our transgender journey, I still struggle
Most companies and organizations have one important thing in common. If you visit their websites or look at a job posting, you will likely find
Hi friends! Today I am going to introduce a new feature on the blog called “Dear Jan.” This blog was born out of the need
Today we are going to look at strategies for parenting return to school. I woke up this morning the same way I always do. I
Transgender and non-binary youth should not have to disclose to adults to find affirming spaces. We need to signal safe spaces for our kids.
Today I spent the entire day pulling together calendars for my four children. Every minute of my Sunday. My anxiety is through the roof. Let’s explore some ways to model healthy stress management.
The use of gay as a slur word. Is this a problem? Read on to hear my experience. “Mommy, I’m almost embarrassed to tell you.”
If yo’ mama jokes were still socially appropriate, you can bet I would take the cake. Last February I got a wild idea to send
I never realized that there are physical manifestations of anxiety. It is funny the things we take for granted. As a writer, I am incredibly
Academic expectations. What do they mean for our children? As the summer days start to grow shorter, my mind is beginning to think about back
It is a common misconception that Dyslexia can be defined by flipping letters like a mirror. In fact, Dyslexia is a complex rewiring of neural pathways that create brilliant, out of the box thinkers. It can also create anxiety in these highly intelligent people.
Is being transgender a mental illness? Before I met my daughter, I did not know a transgender person. Growing up in the 80s and 90s,
I realize just how clueless I was about parenting when I was a young mother. What seems obvious and easy was nothing close to either.
A national survey by GLSEN has found that 75% of transgender youth feel unsafe at school. The survey concludes that those who persevere have significantly
Let’s talk about 3 ways to instill work ethic in your team. Funny the moments that make me think about how to instill work ethic
They say pencils have erasers for a reason. Here’s my story. He was a tall, slender boy with a soft mop of chestnut hair and
This year for my birthday I bought myself a beehive. After painstakingly scouring the internet I settled on a vendor on Etsy who makes beautiful
Do you ever stop to think about the odd things in life that give us comfort? An old t-shirt, a favorite meal, or maybe a
In the blink of an eye. A tiny steel ball that is just half an inch in diameter. A five-year-old. A moment. That was
An essay. A seemingly harmless essay changed the course of my baby’s entire day. I brush the soft wisps of her long hair away from
An educator’s role in affirming transgender children is priceless. A national survey by GLSEN has found that 75% of transgender youth feel unsafe at school.
It is the year 2021. My hope is that you are reading this and have grown to be strong, happy, healthy men. That you are
I recently spent some time talking with a friend on Mother’s Day. She shared the hurt that she feels being a childless woman on Mother’s
January 26, 2012: “I love these chick eggs. I just need to take off the skeleton before I eat them.” This is what my four-year-old
It has been five Pride’s since my daughter shared her truth with us. Pride means a lot to my daughter. She understands it to be
You know from my reflection about the bird nest, that I firmly believe we can learn everything we need to know from nature. As Spring
Recently, I had a candid conversation with a very close friend. She shared that my transgender child is lucky to have us as parents. She
Water is a magnificent force of nature. It is still and gentle like a snowflake. Calming, like a drop of rain. Peaceful. On the other
“Let’s conjure up, from the depth of our souls: The truest, most beautiful lives we can imagine. The truest, most beautiful families we can fathom.
“Shawls … made for centuries universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter
It seems that there is some sort of scary or depressing news at every corner. As a result, you would be hard-pressed to find someone
After a full day of work, I come home to pick up my older two children to take them to soccer practice. My daughter is
“Do you have time to talk?” My stomach hits the floor as I read these words from my children’s school. All of my readers out
It was a warm March day and I was on my back deck basking in the glorious sunshine. At least that is what I wished
I still remember it like it was yesterday. There he was, sitting behind the desk in the elementary school nurse’s office. Handmade art adorned his
I am swimming against the waves. Time is a precious and sought-after commodity when parenting. It’s so easy to remind other parents to take time
As a parent of a transgender child, there are surprising truths that I learn every day. My life is full of quiet, yet unrelenting fear.
It has been seven years since my shocking diagnosis. Seven years since I faced the unimaginable. Breast cancer, or any cancer really, is a devastating
Four hours. Four hours of waiting, dialing for help, knocking on neighbors’ doors. There I sit, listening to the sounds of my youngest children barking
Should legislators have the right to enact laws governing access to medical care? According to Texas, they should. Recently, Texas legislature has taken up SB1646:
The feel of his skin under my fingertips is cool, unbroken, and rugged. It feels so different from the soft skin of a newborn that
Precariously poised on the precipice of puberty, she awaits. She has known her authenticity since she was born. Thankfully, she is brave enough, or most
Today we are going to address focusing on a growth mindset. Toilet paper. Here we are a full year into a global pandemic and one
When a pause means more than a moment in time. A pause is an opportunity to take a breath, a moment. We pause in times
We can all agree. When our kids are attacked, instinct kicks in. I have a flower box hanging outside of my dining room window and
On this Transgender Day of Visibility, Jan Moore reflects on taking a stand and shouting I AM HERE.
Click. The moment I realize how undone our world is becoming. Stunned. I hold the phone to my ear as she yells that it was
I am a Caucasian daughter of a catholic mother and episcopal father. My parents worked hard to build a good life. Warmth, safety, security. These were
Today I want to take a moment to highlight and celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Isn’t it funny the things you remember in life? Particularly
But a culture that infantilizes transmasculinity refuses to treat him like one. Elliot Page Reuters Marketplace — Cover Media French Online Report By… Elliot Page
She deserves to play. It is a fundamental right. I am the mother of a young girl who enjoys moving her body, is an amazing
It’s time for a mental health minute. What do you do when: Everything changes. Routines disrupted. School closes. Businesses board up. Surgeries are canceled. People
Are you obligated to disclose your child’s gender identity? Disclosure is such a tricky subject for the parents of young children who identify as transgender
Hashimoto’s Disease, IUDs, pregnancy, and pillboxes. Not what we expect at a routine appointment. My good friend called me the other day to fill me
Maintaining friendships as an adult can be challenging. This is my story. The silent hum on my wrist alerts me to her presence. Hurriedly, I
I couldn’t think of a better day to launch my blog than Zero Discrimination Day. According to the United Nations, this day is dedicated to
Red State Rural Organizing: More Casseroles, Less Contempt. The title
I went to the screening of Las Abogadas film at
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change
Being the parent of a transgender child is so stressful.
How do you deal with transphobic relatives, I have five
Evaluation and competition are a natural part of life; timed
There has been such an uptick of transphobic commenters at
How to flip the current narrative about transgender children. I
Supporting your kids when they see the news is very
What will you do today in honor of Random Acts
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