Families Joined by Love A safe, secure forum for LGBT families.    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  The time now is Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:58 am Families Joined by Love Forum Index View unanswered posts  Forum   Topics   Posts   Last Post  LGBT Families   General General issues, books, and resources about LGBT family life or about a topic that doesn't quite fit anywhere else in our forums. Also look in here for a set of basic rules and guidelines to keep in mind while posting on the boards. Books for LGBT Parents - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 19 45 Thu May 01, 2008 8:59 am Xan Lesbian Mothers Support and community for lesbian moms. Share information about books and resources. Discuss topics such as coming out to your children, helping your children get comfortable with a new romantic partner in your life, coping with prejudice among your children's peers, and more. Books for Lesbian Mothers - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 14 39 Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:17 pm proudmom Gay Fathers Support and community for gay dads. Share information about books and resources. Discuss topics such as coming out to your children, helping your children get comfortable with a new romantic partner in your life, coping with prejudice among your children's peers, and more. Books for Gay Fathers - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 10 24 Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:32 pm Xan Bisexual Parents Support and community for bisexual parents. Share information about books and resources. Discuss topics such as coming out to your children, helping your children get comfortable with a new romantic partner in your life, coping with prejudice among your children's peers, and more. Moderators Laurie, Xan 2 3 Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:49 pm Xan Transgender Parents Support and community for transgender parents. Share information about books and resources. Discuss topics such as coming out to your children, helping your children get comfortable with a new romantic partner in your life, reaching out for support before and after gender reassignment procedures, coping with prejudice among your children's peers, and more. Moderators Laurie, Xan 5 9 Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:40 am Xan Single Parents Support and community for single LGBT parents. Share information about books and resources. Discuss topics such as coming out to your children, helping your children get comfortable with a new romantic partner in your life, coping with prejudice among your children's peers, dealing with divorce or breakup, challenges of single parenting, and more. Books for Single Parents - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 3 8 Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:40 am Xan Parenting General support and community for parents of all orientations and identities. Share information about books and resources. Discuss topics such as education, friendships, sibling interactions, extracurricular activities, child development, and more. Moderators Laurie, Xan 5 21 Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:06 pm Xan Member Introductions This forum is the ideal place to make member introductions, so if you're a newcomer to our boards, come on in and tell us about yourself! If you've been here for a while, peek inside to meet the newest faces on our boards. Moderators Laurie, Xan 9 18 Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:30 am Xan Family Building Methods   Adoption and Foster Care Discussion of issues related to adoption and foster care in LGBT families. Share information about books and resources. Discuss finding adoption services, navigating the adoption or fostering process, parenting adopted children, emotional issues involved in adoption and fostering, and more. Books about Adoption - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 5 19 Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:27 am alexnac Pregnancy Discussion of issues related to pregnancy in LGBT families. Share information about books and resources. Discuss finding fertility services, dealing with the physical changes that occur during pregnancy, making your partner feel included in the gestation process, caring for newborn children, and more. Books about Pregnancy - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 3 7 Tue May 06, 2008 3:08 pm Laurie Surrogacy and Donation Discussion of issues related to donor conception and surrogacy in LGBT families. Share information about books and resources. Discuss finding fertility services, navigating the fertility counseling and conception process, parenting donor and surrogate-conceived children, emotional issues involved in donor conception and surrogacy, unique challenges faced by the donor and surrogate-conceived population, and more. Books about Surrogacy and Donation - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 9 24 Thu May 01, 2008 9:01 am Xan Children of LGBT Parents   Teens Support and community for teenagers with LGBT parents. Share information about books and resources. Discuss topics such as relating to your parents, accepting your own sexuality, coping with prejudice, and more. Recommended for users aged 13 to 17. Books for Teens - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 3 4 Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:36 am mantelli Adults Support and community for adults with LGBT parents. Share information about books and resources. Discuss topics such as relating to your parents, accepting your own sexuality, coping with prejudice, and more. Recommended for users aged 18 and up. Books for Adult Children - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 3 5 Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:37 am mantelli Resources   Support Discussion of support and advocacy resources for LGBT families. Share information about books and resources. Find social services, legal counseling, activist organizations, and more. Discuss your own experience with services in your community. Listing of Support and Advocacy Organizations - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 2 3 Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:18 pm Laurie Online Discussion of online resources for LGBT families. Share information about books and resources. Find communities, blogs, and more. Discuss your own impressions of online resources that you have used. Listing of Online Resources - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 1 1 Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:12 pm Xan Publications Discussion of publications for LGBT families. Share information about books and resources. Find magazines, newspapers, educational materials, and more. Discuss your own impressions of LGBT publications that you have read. Listing of Magazines and Newspapers - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 1 1 Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:13 pm Xan Upcoming Events Peek in here to get an advance look at some of the events that FJBL and other LGBT family-oriented groups have planned for the near and not-so-near future. Website announcements will appear here, as will information about upcoming conferences and other special events. Moderators Laurie, Xan 14 20 Sat May 17, 2008 9:56 pm Xan Issue Discussions   LGBT Discussion of issues related to LGBT identity, social dynamics, and politics. LGBT and non-LGBT individuals alike may use this forum to connect with one another and share advice, support, opinions, and stories. Books about LGBT Issues - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 3 6 Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:49 am Xan Politics and Legislation Discussion of issues related to politics, campaigns, legislation, and related government affairs impacting LGBT individuals. Members may use this forum to connect with other users interested in government, politics, lobbying, and general legislative activism to benefit the LGBT community. Political Action Blog - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 8 23 Fri May 16, 2008 12:29 pm knitwit Legal and Financial Discussion of issues related to legal and financial issues impacting LGBT individuals. Members may use this forum to connect with other users interested in legal and financial advocacy to benefit the LGBT community. Books about Legal/Financial Issues - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 3 4 Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:30 pm Xan Spirituality and Religion Discussion of issues related to spirituality and religion. Share information about books and resources. Discuss general topics in LGBT spirituality, churches and spiritual groups that espouse LGBT-friendly policies, faith as a means of coping with prejudice, and more. Moderators Laurie, Xan 7 9 Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:38 pm Xan Health and Wellness Discussion of issues related to health and wellness as they relate to the LGBT community. Share information about books and resources. Discuss general health topics of particular interest to LGBT individuals, recommend LGBT-friendly care providers, and explore wellness options geared specifically toward LGBT families. Moderators Laurie, Xan 5 6 Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:08 am Xan In the News Discussion of news and other media items pertaining to LGBT families. Share newspaper or magazine articles; post links to news videos; or let other users know about an upcoming television or radio program pertaining to LGBT families. Political Action Blog - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 7 12 Mon May 12, 2008 1:53 pm johnfromportland For Professionals   Academic Research Discussion of issues related to academic research and scholarship. Share information about books and resources. Discuss general topics in LGBT scholarship, data collection methods, new theories, challenges of working with human subjects, and more. Books for Professionals - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 3 3 Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:11 pm Xan Counseling and Social Services Discussion of issues related to counseling and social services. Share information about books and resources. Discuss general topics in LGBT human service work, confidentiality issues, connecting with clients, helping clients cope, and more. Books for Professionals - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 1 1 Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:08 am Xan Legal and Financial Discussion of issues related to legal and financial counseling. Share information about books and resources. Discuss general topics in LGBT legal and financial advising, connecting with clients, developing estate planning strategies, using legislation to your clients' best advantage, and more. Books for Professionals - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 1 1 Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:09 am Xan Families Joined by Love   Suggestion Box Post here with questions or comments regarding the FJBL website as a whole. Know of a feature you'd like to see on our main site? Want to share a great new resource for LGBT families with other members of the FJBL community? Tell us about it here--we'd love to hear from you! Contact Us - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 2 4 Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:07 pm Xan Bookstore Questions Post here with questions and comments specificially relating to our bookstore. Having trouble ordering another copy of a favorite book? Can't find the item you wish to purchase? Encountering difficulties navigating the store? Let us lend a helping hand. Go to Bookstore - Click Here Moderators Laurie, Xan 4 7 Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:17 pm Laurie Forum Questions Post here with questions and comments specifically relating to the FJBL forums. See a post that violates our terms of service? Want to suggest an additional forum? Can't figure out how to update your profile information or use emoticons? Let us lend a helping hand. 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