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Gaddy Issues

A spotlight on the wild, wonderful, and uniquely gaddy experiences. A home for the untold stories of gay dad life - honest, real, and all our own - it connects us through shared wisdom and the parenting moments no one else is talking about. 

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Gay Dads in the Queerty Headlines. Right Where We Belong.

By Gaddies

Because when one gay dad gets recognized, we all do. Most days, our Google Alert for “gay dads” pulls up stories we love sharing: families...

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When the Family Tree Project Doesn’t Fit Every Family

By Tom McMillen-Oakley

We knew it was coming. And it finally happened. Like many adoptive and “non traditional” families, we knew a family tree assignment was coming and...

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When parenthood feels out of reach, BUM helps make it possible.

By Gaddies

I sat down with Patrick and Carlos, the husbands behind (BUM) Bottoms Up Movement, a brand using everyday products (yes, even lube!) to help fund...

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Understanding IEPs, FAPE, and More: A Parent’s Guide to Special Education Acronyms

By Tom McMillen-Oakley

If you’ve ever sat in a school meeting and felt like everyone was speaking in code, you’re not alone. The world of special education is...

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Behind the Scenes at Fairyland 🎥🌈

By Gaddies

Last week, I had the honor of partnering with Lionsgate for the LA opening of Fairyland. Produced by Oscar winner Sofia Coppola, and based on...

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Back to school: a gay dad guide to a confident first day

Back to school: a gay dad guide to a confident first day

By Gaddies

Gay dad educators share back to school insights with practical tips to help families feel welcome, included, and confident starting a new school year.

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Back-to-School Advice for Gay Dads: How to Talk to Your Kid’s Teachers About Inclusion

By Gaddies

Queer educator and parent Bryan Stanton shares practical advice for LGBTQ+ families navigating school inclusion, teacher communication, and visibility this back-to-school season.

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The Gaddies Guide to Gay Dad Family Travel

The Gaddies Guide to Gay Dad Family Travel

By Gaddies

Summer is here and that means it's time to travel! Whether you're jetting off to another country or road-tripping across where you live, traveling as...

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The Gadvocate: Summertime Resources for Families of Children with Special Needs.

The Gadvocate: Summertime Resources for Families of Children with Special Needs.

By Tom McMillen-Oakley

In the immortal words of Phineas and Ferb: There's a hundred and four days of summer vacation. And if you’re a parent, those days can...

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