In this powerful and inspiring blog, Ryan - a trustee of Proud 2 b Parents - shares his experiences of transitioning, pregnancy, and life as a proud Seahorse Dad. He also talks about the impact Proud 2 b Parents has had on his life, and what motivated him to become a trustee.

Rachel Plummer is a poet, children’s author, and creative writing teacher. Rachel’s latest book, The Big Day, tells the story of a child who receives an invitation to a wedding between 2 grooms - who also happen to be giants! We chat to Rachel about parenthood, writing, and the inspiration behind this magical and fun children’s tale.

Author Kristina Rahim shares her experiences of being an LGBT+ parent. We also chat about her first novel, The Doughnut Club, which is a children’s book for 8-12 year olds. This heartwarming tale is about a donor-conceived girl, Quinn, in a two-mum family who finds out she has multiple donor siblings. [Photo credit: Jo Mieszhowski]

For my family, our bond isn’t rooted in biology — it’s something much deeper. Our love feels timeless, like it existed long before we met.

For the first ever LGBT+ Parents & Carers Day, Lucy shares her experiences as a solo parent of 2 children, aged 10 and 19.

Take a look through this timeline of LGBT+ parenting rights which runs from the 1970s to the present day. What did you already know? What shocks, surprises, or upsets you?

LGBT+ Parents/Carers Day - 19th September 2024

Proud 2 b Parents is delighted to announce the launch of a new awareness day for LGBT+ parents and carers on 19th September - and we invite everyone to take part and spread the word!

On the fourth day of LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week 2024, Rhiannon and Tonya share how they became parents through adoption, as pass on their advice to anyone thinking about doing the same. Written with Adoption Now.