Laura Hall, 1975 This photo was taken of me on my 24th birthday in early June, 1975. My father picked out the gold-thread-embroidered, gauzy peasant blouse I’m wearing. I loved it. I can still feel the exuberance I felt that day. My new husband and I had just moved into a cute rental house in Sonoma County. My daughter would be starting kindergarten in the fall and I’d be … [Read more...] about Finding My Tribe For Gay Dad
Gay Dads
Elton John becomes a dad on Christmas Day
Another older dad, Elton John becomes a dad at 62, reported USMagazine.com. The baby boy, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, was born on Christmas Day to a surrogate. Elton John and his partner, David Furnish, married in 2005. The piano man and husband David Furnish have become parents to a 7-pound, 15-ounce baby boy born on Christmas Day. Zachary is … [Read more...] about Elton John becomes a dad on Christmas Day
Advice for gay dads with daughters
Melisa Holmes at Girlology.com and I were chatting over email the other day and she had plenty of wise words for parents of girls. Since we have a lot of gay dad friends, and not nearly enough gay dad content on GreatDad.com, I'm always interested in what experts say about gay dad fathering, as new an area of study as it is. Her advice to gay Dads: Keep being a great … [Read more...] about Advice for gay dads with daughters
Doogie Howser and Partner to be Dads to Twins
Doogie Howser is all grown up and ready to be a dad. Doogie, AKA Neil Patrick Harris, 37, and long time partner David Burtka will be doubling their family by two. According to E! Online, the couple used a surrogate. “So, get this: David and I are expecting twins this fall,” Harris tweeted. “We’re super excited/nervous/thrilled. Hoping the press can respect our … [Read more...] about Doogie Howser and Partner to be Dads to Twins
Gay Fatherhood Goes Increasingly Mainstream
Over the past decade, the idea of a gay man choosing to be a father seems to have progressed from somewhat of a curiosity into a more familiar scenario, as concepts about family and parenting skills evolve.These days, there are a number of resources and a body of parenting advice available to support gay dads, as well as some public figures making headlines with their … [Read more...] about Gay Fatherhood Goes Increasingly Mainstream