So much has happened over the last few months regarding marriage equality, with President Obama making history by affirming that he agrees to same sex marriages, we take a look into the impact this will have on LGBT couples, Pink Parents, and the politics surrounding this contentious and controversial issue.

Also, in this issue we chat with Neil Sinclair, the author / founder of Commando Dad, about his book, the launch of his website and his views on bringing up children, and Megan Faure explains how important it is for your child to have a good sleeping routine, offering tips and tricks to get your little angels off to la-la land. Annabel Karmel is back with some great summer treats for the whole family to enjoy and finally Amanda Jenner tells her story of why she invented My Carry Potty and her campaign to reduce the age of potty training from 4 years to 2 years.

We are so thrilled to be sharing issue 12 our winter issue, with you, filled with interesting articles, real life stories and top tips on how you can be the best parent.

 

In this issue, our cover feature is all about Fitness guru and television star Jillian Michaels about coming out and how being a mother to two adorable children has changed her life. For our Q&A we chat with Allegra McEvedy, Food TV presenter and co-founder of the restaurant chain, Leon, about growing up, parenting skills and the inspiration behind her new cook book.

Sheena from Lewis Fertility chats about the importance of having healthy sperm, and we hear from Lucy Miller, Nutrition and fitness expert, who shows how to get the kids to burn off some of that extra energy over the holidays. We also hear from the founders of Micro scooters, Anna and Philippa, who explain why they created the Micro Scooter and what we can expect to see in the future.

 

For our Happy Families feature Janno and Paul tell us their journey to becoming proud Dads to Rosie and Roman and we have found the best pantos in the country to take the family along to and join in the fun.

 

And finally with the festive season upon us, the PP team would like to extend a personal thank you to everyone over the last year who have helped put Pink Parenting together issue by issue, page by page. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you, our readers, and wish everyone a very merry Christmas and prosperous and healthy New Year.

We are very excited to be sharing issue 11 with you, filled with helpful articles, real-life stories along with the best tips and tricks on how to be the best pink parent.

 

Our celebrity cover story this issue is actor and comedian Alec Mapa, his work as a gay rights activist and fundraiser, and being a devoted dad to adopted son Zion, from California’s foster care system. For our Q&A we chat with Sarah Garrett, from Square Peg Media and the driving force behind the Alternative Parenting Show about life, work and what being a parent means to her.

 

Sheena from Lewis Fertility discusses the sperm donor question of ‘Who should be the Daddy’, and we hear from Lucy Miller who shows us how we can keep our kids calm with the help of yoga. And finally child dentist expert Cheryl Butz is back to explain the importance of teenage dental hygiene.

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In this issue we find out about Zachary Quinto, the latest Hollywood Hunk to speak out about his desires to start a family, his time as an actor and his work with the LGBT community. Elly Barnes, chats about her quest to stamp out homophobic bullying in schools with the help of her ‘Educate and Celebrate’ program.

 

PP’s sleep specialist, Judy Clark, explains the importance of establishing a good sleep routine for your children, and Lucy Miller, child fitness expert, offers some great tips and tricks to get your kids active this summer. We hear from Erica and Marek who now have the family they always dreamed about thanks to Growing Generations and finally Dr. Gad Lavy is back answering all your medical related questions.

We are excited and proud to be sharing Issue 8 with you, full or great real-life stories, interesting articles and useful tips to help you be the best parent you can be!

With the great news that Rosie O’Donnell has adopted a baby girl with wife Michelle Rounds, we discover more about the comedian and her tireless efforts to advocate LGBT parenting. 

We chat with James Wharton about his time in the army, his new job as a role model to the younger LGBT crowd and his own parenting plans.

Gay Dads, Richard and Tommy, tell their story about how they went from a being a couple to a family of four with the help of Growing Generations, and our Behind the Brand tells the story of Trunki and their innovative range of products designed specifically for children on the go.

In this issue, our cover feature is Hollywood heart-throb and actor, Matt Bomer, who is the proud Dad to three boys born via surrogacy. Also Amanda Jenner, inventor of My Carry Potty explains ways on how best to potty train your child.

We also catch up with the adorable Irish TV celeb, Darren Kennedy, and find out how his journey to become a Dad is going, and quiz him on all things parenting and Annabel cooks up some delicious festive fancies for the whole family to enjoy.

And finally, Linzi, our resident lawyer is back with a fascinating case about surrogacy abroad, and highlights the pitfalls you should know when considering surrogacy.

With the sun looking like it’s here to stay for a while, taking time out to enjoy the good weather is vital whether you have kids or not. The sun boosts levels of serotonin - the body’s natural happy hormone which in turn makes us feel happier and more energetic.

It’s great to be sharing issue 4 of Pink Parenting with you. In this copy, we have an exclusive interview with singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright who shares about what being a Dad means to him, and we hear from Megan Faure who explains the different cries a baby makes and how you can identify them.

Easter time is a great excuse to spend time with the family and we have found some great places for you to visit guaranteed to get you back to nature – so don’t forget your camera! We have also included 3 fab days out in and around London.

Travelling abroad with your family sounds great but do you know the risks? Angelo Berbotto, child lawyer and member of NELFA, explains all you need to know. And finally, with great recipes from Annabel Karmel, Easter can really be a family event.

We are thrilled and proud to be sharing issue 3 of Pink Parenting with you, full of real-life stories, insightful articles and great tips to help you be the best Pink Parent you can be! In this issue, our celeb feature is TV superstar, Neil Patrick Harris, who has shared how he has adapted to fatherhood and what it means to him, and we hear from baby sensory expert, Megan Faure who shows us how to read your baby’s face and decode the signals.

We love our journalists but there is nothing better than hearing real-life stories, such as 21-year-old Ailbhe Egan.

We are so excited to be bringing you issue two of Pink Parenting magazine, packed with interesting articles, topical issues along with tips and tricks on all things parenting. In this issue, our cover feature is on Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon and how meeting her partner and setting up a family gave her a voice to speak out to help other LGBT families.

We also hear from a couple who tell us their emotional journey through fostering. Should we be allowed to choose the sex of our baby? – We have the science behind how sex selection is performed. As surrogacy abroad is becoming a favourite option for pink parents, Louisa Ghevaert explains the legal do’s and don’ts to avoid any unwanted surprises.

We are delighted to be introducing Pink Parenting magazine for the LGBT community, bringing you interesting articles and fascinating features from around the globe.

In this issue we have an exclusive interview with the Latin heartthrob, Ricky Martin, who reveals his real reasons why he came out and what having a family means to him, we also cover the inspiring journey of two Arizona Gay Dads and their decision to adopt 12 kids. With home insemination on the rise, Erika Tranfield, founder of Pride Angel, explains the pros and cons of going home made.

And parents favourite Annabel Karmel talks to us about how she became the UK’s leading baby and toddler nutrition expert, and also throws in some great ‘al fresco’ recipes that the whole family will love.

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