“Be the dad you want to be — now. Don’t wait until you have kids to become the parent you hope to be.”
Jake and Joe, who live in a small Missouri town, always knew fatherhood was in the cards — but their paths to each other, and to parenthood, weren’t straightforward. Jake had nearly...
Austin (@itsmeaus10) became a dad early in life — marrying young, welcoming two sons, Nolan (10) and Wyatt (8), and later navigating a new chapter of fatherhood as part of a queer family. “I got married very young and when we realized it wasn’t working, we split amicably and coparent,” he shares....
“Parenting is the most beautiful experience. You learn so much about yourself—and the joy I experience with my girls? I wouldn’t want to miss it.”
Pedro, who lives near Rotterdam in the Netherlands, is a proud father to 25-year-old twin daughters, Cathalina and Isabella. He became a ...
Had a great time chatting LIVE with Lisa and Jaimee Rizzo (@thetwomomedit) - awesome moms, podcast hosts, and new @gwkacademy mentors! 💕🎙️👩👩👧👦
From their journey through reciprocal IVF to the everyday joys and challenges of motherhood, Lisa and Jaimee are building community with honest...
“We love being moms — it’s the best thing we’ve ever done.” 💬💕
Lisa and Jaimee Rizzo, a two-mom couple from New Jersey, became parents to their two kids through reciprocal IVF. From navigating the fertility process to embracing the everyday joys of motherhood, their journey has bee...
“It was truly magical — absolutely unlike anything we’ve ever experienced,” say Michael and Ryan, remembering the moment they first held their son, James. After years of planning, the couple welcomed their “post-pandemic baby” in 2024 — and just over a year later, they’re celebrating a life full ...
“All the love and joy Riley brings to our life,” says Christopher, reflecting on his favorite part of being a parent alongside his husband, Chad.
Christopher and Chad have been together for nine years, after meeting on Tinder and bonding over sushi in Houston, Texas. From the beginning...
Thinking about growing your family? Before the diapers and daycare, it’s time to talk dollars and debt.
Jay (@jayrigler), one of the folks behind the scenes here at GWK, knows how important financial stability is when building a family. In his new book, 12 Steps to Eliminate Debt and...
🎙️ Meet @TheQueerFamilyPodcast — the award-winning show amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ families everywhere, hosted by the hilarious and heartfelt @jaimiekelton.
Chances are, you’re already familiar with Jaimie and her groundbreaking podcast. It’s become a go-to space for queer fami...
As your co-host, here’s our 4th annual GWK Spring Break recap on @royalcaribbean . Special thanks to our exclusive travel partner @travel_brilliant and our Miami sponsored host Miami Tourism Board @visitmiamilgbtq . Stay tuned for our announcement for next year already in the works! @gays_with_ki...
We’re so excited to be heading to NYC for @families_out_loud — and honored that our very own Brian will be speaking at the event on behalf of @gwkacademy! 🗽💙
Huge thanks to @msnaric, @porgiemoore, and the Families Out Loud team for inviting us to be part of such an inspiring weekend ...
“Parenthood has its ups and downs, but have open conversations with your kids. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”
Sharif, a life coach based in Atlanta, is a father of four: JC (35), Kate (32), Taylor (24), and Kennedy (20). He and his husband, Thomas, hav...
