Jerry Mahoney offers a list of techniques to teach children about accepting different types of families.
About Jerry Mahoney
Jerry Mahoney is a stay-home gay dad, writer, sporadic tweeter and a frequent Bowser in Mario Kart. This piece probably appeared originally on his blog, Mommy Man.
My Little Mean Girl
February 13, 2013 By 5 Comments
Most little girls want to be Snow White when they grow up. Jerry Mahoney’s Daughter wants to be the Wicked Witch.
The Time Out Challenge: Is It the Most Effective Method?
January 3, 2013 By 8 Comments
Mommy Man Jerry Mahoney argues in favor of time outs and the Supernanny’s superiority
Middle-class White Guy Exposes Six Signs of Dadscrimination
November 27, 2012 By 27 Comments
From Katherine Heigl movies to the Great Potty Disparity, writer Jerry Mahoney calls out Mommification
Dad Keeps Secrets for Sanity
October 29, 2012 By 19 Comments
Dad admits to the 10 biggest secrets he keeps from his kids
World War Pee
October 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jerry Mahoney learns to potty train his twins the hard way. Oh, wait, there is no easy way.
A Gay Dad Wonders…Do My Kids Deserve a Mom?
September 23, 2012 By 26 Comments
Jerry Mahoney suggest we look at all of the forces involved in parenting before judging whether single sex parents are “good” or “bad”.
Confession Time: I Quit Potty Training My Kids
September 17, 2012 By 5 Comments
Jerry Mahoney tried every potty training method available with his 3 year-old twins. Finally, he chose happiness in diapers over misery and an Elmo potty.
Saying Goodbye to Our Park
September 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
On their last trip to a neighborhood park, Jerry Mahoney finally gives in and lets his twin toddlers run free
Tell the Truth, You Just Don’t Like Gay People
August 19, 2012 By 26 Comments
The sky isn’t purple, and you’re not eating at Chick-fil-A to support free speech. Jerry Mahoney just wants you to tell the truth.
What if My Kids are A**holes?
August 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
Is your 2 year-old a budding Bernie Madoff? A future Cliff Claven? Jerry Mahoney comes to terms with the fact that sometimes kids are jerks.
So You Want to Be My Babysitter… 5 Things You Should Know Without Me Telling You
July 31, 2012 By 20 Comments
At-home dad Jerry Mahoney has a few guidelines for anyone who wants to babysit his kids.
Leaving Home
July 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When Jerry Mahoney was 22 he was brave enough to move to Los Angeles and find his true self. Now, as a father, he has to find that bravery again to return back home to the East Coast.
Our Little Hit Man
July 18, 2012 By 1 Comment
Jerry Mahoney recalls the time his son pushes his twin sister off a stage, the subsequent trip to the hospital, and the lessons they learned… The grownups, at least.
6 Reasons to Consider Surrogacy
July 11, 2012 By 2 Comments
Jerry Mahoney explains what makes surrogacy a great choice for gay couples.
The Littlest Bullies: How (and When) to Discipline Other People’s Children
July 8, 2012 By 7 Comments
When you discipline someone else’s bad kid, says Jerry Mahoney, you’re doing it for your own kids. Here’s how he suggests handling difficult situations.
“It’s a woman’s job to make her man feel safe — a safe place that doesn’t expect him to do brave things just because he’s a man.”
This is a comment by Kat on the post “A Husband’s Job Is To Create Emotional Safety”.