babyREADY

Ensure that the behaviours you are modelling for your children to see are actions, words and behaviours that you are proud of and know they will grow to want to action for themselves as they age.

As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the conversations that shaped this year of becoming babyREADY. What began in 2022 as a series of interviews has grown into something far more meaningful—a shared space for Queer parents and professionals to speak honestly, bravely, and without apology.

The holidays don’t have to be a whirlwind of juggling everyone else’s expectations. They don’t need to feel like a performance, a negotiation, or a race to keep the peace. Instead, they can be exactly what you  and your family need them to be—gentle, joyful, grounding, or wonderfully low-key. Whether you’re navigating parenthood, co-parenting, chosen family, or the beautiful complexities of Queer family life, this time of year is an opportunity to create traditions that feel

As the final weeks of school wind down, many families find themselves running on empty. Calendars are packed with performances, parties, sports, and celebrations. There is excitement everywhere—but by the time the break finally arrives, energy, patience, and emotional reserves are often at an all-time low. At the same time, many parents are still in full work mode, using the last days before the holidays to wrap up projects, close loose ends, and prepare for a strong start to