An Ohio family “returned” their adopted son after nine years. Brent Almond takes issue with that.
Gay Men, #MeToo, and Contributing to Toxic Masculinity
What are your next steps in supporting women?
What are your next steps in supporting women?
‘Queer Eye’ Gives American Masculinity a Much-Needed Makeover
The Queer Eye guys work their fierce, gay, masculine magic, one everyday man at a time.
The Queer Eye guys work their fierce, gay, masculine magic, one everyday man at a time.
Boys, Boundaries, And Blue Balloons
Brent Almond reflects on a moment and the totality of ‘fatherhood’.
My Son, The Kindergarten Student: The In-Between Boy
Brent Almond reflects on his sons impending independence and continued need for support as a kindergarten student.
Loving Your Kid Is Easy. Liking? Not So Much
As an exercise in restoring peace to his head and household, Brent Almond creates a list of what he likes most about his son.
Similac’s Formula to End the Mommy Wars Falls a Bit Flat
A new video from Similac does a near-flawless job of illustrating — and then defusing — the so-called “Mommy Wars.” Yet by excluding half of all parents from the name of their campaign, they undo much of the goodwill built up during the ad.
How Norman Rockwell Might Have Depicted LGBT Families
A new campaign from Tylenol brings an iconic Norman Rockwell painting to life with more diverse depictions of family — including an Asian family, an African American family, and a family with lesbian mothers.
What This Dad Knows This Thanksgiving, and It is Pretty Profound
This blogger was trying to write deep meaning into his Thanksgiving message, when he found he knew nothing about anything. So he wrote what he did know, and as it turns out, it was the most meaningful thing of all.
A Dad Talks to the Author of “Alexander” and Finds Out the Secrets to “Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days”
A dad read one of his favorite childhood books to his son. The next day, he found a connection to its author, Judith Viorst. And then, this happened.
The 7 Queerest Questions I’ve Been Asked as a Gay Dad
Brent Almond always imagined himself as a father, but he never imagined being asked questions quite like these.
“Two and a Half Men” Gay Adoption Plot: A Good Laugh or Just Laughable?
Brent Almond argues that an upcoming gay adoption subplot on the popular CBS sitcom is an insulting dismissal of the reality of same-sex adoption in the United States.
Boys Kissing Boys: What’s the Problem?
Brent Almond wonders why our society stigmatizes boys for showing affection to each other and worries that his young son is already feeling the pressure to conform.
Which Kids’ Movie Song From The Last 12 Months Is The Best?
Using the scientific method, Brent Almond has answered the question of the ages: Which kids’ movie anthem from the past year is the best?
The Redemptive Power of Story Time
Brent Almond sings the praises of the calmest, most meditative part of his daily schedule—his nightly story time with his son
So, We’re Engaged…Again.
Brent Almond celebrates two very different proposals and one very loving marriage.