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It Gets Better

  • by The Baba 'Hood
  • Posted on June 9, 2021June 10, 2021

The other day, my nine-year-old pointed out a rainbow flag to his best friend, and…

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  • LGBT Families

In a world of “Don’t Say Gay,” we need more JoJo Siwas

  • by The Baba 'Hood
  • Posted on March 17, 2022

Thank you to Mother.ly for sharing my story! As a 40-something queer, non-binary parent of…

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I’m Sorry: A Mother’s Day Apology

  • by The Baba 'Hood
  • Posted on May 8, 2019May 8, 2019

“We’re sorry, Baba…” I sighed as I looked from two doleful little faces to the…

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On the radio…

  • by The Baba 'Hood
  • Posted on September 12, 2017September 12, 2017

Today was my first on-air interview, promoting the panel I am moderating and speaking on…

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Fear, Hope and Preschool Politics: One Parent’s Uncertainty in an Uncertain World

  • by The Baba 'Hood
  • Posted on December 8, 2016December 8, 2016

“You know, only a boy and girl can get married”. I glanced at my wife…

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Anatomy of a Family

  • by The Baba 'Hood
  • Posted on June 24, 2016June 24, 2016

Opening scene: A pre-school classroom. A new four-year-old is joining the group and sits at…

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Mother’s Day: Love, Loss and Laughter

  • by The Baba 'Hood
  • Posted on May 6, 2016May 22, 2016

This Sunday is Mother’s Day.  On that day, I’ll be helping my kids celebrate their…

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Rolling With That Mom Life

  • by The Baba 'Hood
  • Posted on April 28, 2016May 22, 2016

S just turned 1 and in celebration, she received some new clothes and toys of…

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Confessions of a Tee-Ball Coach

  • by The Baba 'Hood
  • Posted on April 25, 2016May 22, 2016

I am a tee-ball coach. Well, that’s my official title. The full description would be…

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Post #2 = More HuffPost Love!

  • by The Baba 'Hood
  • Posted on April 9, 2016

They like us…they really like us! Huffington Post essay #2 is now live! Poop In the…

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Brianne L. Croteau is a "Huff Post" featured contributor, speaker, writer, artist, and founder of The Baba ‘Hood, a chronicle of her adventures as a “Baba”, or non-binary parent.

In addition to journaling her observations on life, love, parenting, queerness, growing older and other related ridiculousness, Brianne’s work has been published in "Curve Magazine", "Well Rounded NY" and "Tagg Magazine". She lives in a full house with her wife, two kids, and a menagerie of animals and is currently in need of a lot more sleep.

Contact her directly at thebabahood@gmail.com. Her work can also be found at www.croteaustrategies.com/art and miltonfringe.org

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