Unbiased Intro to Surrogacy: Learn from Our Mistakes

Unbiased Intro to Surrogacy: Learn from Our Mistakes

If you are a gay man thinking about having a baby with the help of surrogate and egg donor in 2024 – this article will guide you on taking the first step. There’s so much information, opinions, criticism out there – make sure you are consulting with people who don’t have any commercial motives. Don’t […]

The Parent Test: Eight Things I Learned From Being on the Show

The Parent Test: Eight Things I Learned From Being on the Show

Alex and I believed that, especially on a “family network” like ABC, the presence of two married gay men raising their little boys the best way they know how amongst the straight parents was an important opportunity to share with America how much we all have in common. Everything everyone says about participating in a […]

Australian Gay Dad Shares Foster to Adoption Story

Australian Gay Dad Shares Foster to Adoption Story

Actor Matt Young and his husband Peter are believed to be the first non-biological same-sex male parents to adopt children in the state of New South Wales, Australia. In this guest post, Matt shares with us his foster-to-adopt story. About 5 years into our relationship, my partner and I started thinking about becoming parents.  We […]

Our Point System: A Currency Cultivating Kids’ Cooperation, Sibling Support, and iPad Time Management

Our Point System: A Currency Cultivating Kids’ Cooperation, Sibling Support, and iPad Time Management

I was a little reluctant when a behavioral specialist recommended by our school suggested that we give one of our kids points for good behavior. At the age of 6, tantrums were still a thing for him, and the specialist told us she uses it with her kids too; awarding points if they behave well. […]

Sorry, Not Sorry

Sorry, Not Sorry

We want our children to be able to admit their mistakes, and be kind and respectful towards all human beings. Teaching them how to sincerely apologize plays a big part in it. But in order for them to learn – they need to see us do it. Our season 5 guest, Parenting Expert Einat Nathan […]

“I Saved All The Receipts”: Surrogacy Intended Dad Reveals His Costs Spreadsheet

“I Saved All The Receipts”: Surrogacy Intended Dad Reveals His Costs Spreadsheet

Anthony, a gay dad-to-be, is currently in the middle of his journey with his husband. He has created an updated cost spreadsheet of his journey, and revealed it to Daddy Squared in an attempt to help other intended dads with their budgeting by sharing this great tool. For gay men who want to build their […]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Therapist Tyler Tooley Utilizes Roblox, Mindcraft to Help Children Through Anxieties

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Therapist Tyler Tooley Utilizes Roblox, Mindcraft to Help Children Through Anxieties

Following The Roblox Episode of Daddy Squared Podcast we found child therapist Tyler Z. Tooley, who uses popular games as a tool to help children through their anxieties. We got Tyler for a quick video chat to tell us about this technique and maybe to understand a little bit better how these games play a […]

To The Gay Boy Who Just Tried To Kill Himself – From This Gay Dad Who Could Have Been You

To The Gay Boy Who Just Tried To Kill Himself – From This Gay Dad Who Could Have Been You

“Tammy,” mom of 16-year-old “Mark” from Detroit, came home from church and noticed her son hadn’t been out of his room. She knocked. No answer. Mark’s dad broke the door down. They found the boy on the floor, unresponsive, barely breathing. Mark tried to end the pain of being painted as a sex offender. He […]

Why Adoption Wait Times are Longer Post-COVID?

Why Adoption Wait Times are Longer Post-COVID?

Robert C. Lamarche, an adoption attorney and a gay dad of three, lists the reasons why adoption wait times have recently become longer than usual, and also shares tips on preparations before things go back to normal in this post-COVID world. GUEST POST | For anyone in the “waiting” phase of the adoption journey please […]

Gay Surrogacy Tips Getting Started Guide

Surrogacy 101: Getting Started Guide

This article will hopefully answer your basic questions about getting started with surrogacy as gay men, or at least getting to know what surrogacy is in order to figure out if it’s right for you. There are a few options for gay men to become fathers: Co-parenting, adoption, known sperm donor and surrogacy. For some, […]