Jaimie and guest S. Bear Bergman delve into love, family, and LGBTQIA identity against the backdrop of the 2024 political climate. Bear shares his journey from coming out at 15 to 35+ years of activism and parenting as a queer, trans parent. He opens up about the joys and challenges of inclusive parenting, co-parenting with a known donor, and living progressive values. Bear also introduces his new book, Special Topics in Being a Parent, packed with insights for inclusive parenting. Tune in for a heartfelt, hopeful, and humorous look at modern queer family life. 🏳️‍🌈Thanks to our ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ supporters. 🏳️‍🌈Interested in advertising? Check out our packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠ 🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈  Progressive Parenting: Emphasizes the need for inclusive, conscious parenting practices that align with progressive ideals in modern family life.Transitional Advocacy: Bear shares his journey and the pivotal role of educational and activist work in fostering acceptance and understanding.Queer Families: Insights into building and nurturing queer families, addressing known donor situations, adoption laws, and the value of community support.Educational Literatura: Highlights the importance of inclusive literature as seen through Bear's publishing company, Flamingo Rampant.Resilience and Hope: Encourages finding strength and positivity in community bonds during challenging times, particularly relevant to queer parents and children. 🏳️‍🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈 S. Bear Bergman is a writer, activist, and educator specializing in LGBTQIA+ topics. A queer and trans father, Bear has been involved in activism from a young age. Known for his insightful writing and advocacy, Bear has also established a children's inclusive publishing company, Flamingo Rampant, which focuses on creating literature that celebrates diverse identities in families and communities. 🏳️‍🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:  S. Bear Bergman’s Website: sbearbergman.comFlamingo Rampant (Inclusive Children's Publishing Co.): Flamingo Rampant WebsiteBear’s New BooK: Special Topics in Being a Parent🏳️‍🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠for as low as $2/month! 🏳️‍🌈We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠thequeerfamilypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠FB⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈Watch Video Episodes right now on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ 🏳️‍🌈Order the #ITOCT book based on this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠IndieBound⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Audible⁠⁠⁠. 🏳️‍🌈Edited by Jerson Barajas. Theme song: ⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Topol⁠⁠⁠\ Logo art: Daneen Stevenato. 🏳️‍🌈Buy our merch ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠ 🏳️‍🌈For a full transcript of this episode and more info about the host visit our ⁠⁠⁠website The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. While we chat with amazing organizations, The Queer Family Podcast isn’t responsible for any decisions or actions taken by listeners based on the content of the show. Always consult with a trusted professional for your specific situation! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy