Rae Goodman
Rae Goodman is an identity writer for Romper whose writing focuses on parenting, LGBTQ+ issues, health, and education. Rae is a credentialed science teacher with a masters' in biology and experience teaching at all age levels, from preschool to medical school. He (or she - either pronoun is ok for Rae) also teaches math, health, and LGBTQ+ issues, including classroom teaching and professional development workshops. In addition to her writing for Romper, Rae has written museum exhibits on queer history, curriculum for integrated science, a training handbook for wilderness education leaders, a blog about her experiences as a bearded woman, and hundreds upon hundreds of student evaluations. Right now, in addition to writing for Romper, Rae's primary work is taking care of her two children, including worldschooling/wildschooling/homeschooling them. Rae, her partner, and their two kids enjoy hiking, camping, and exploring. Rae has lived most of her life in California. She still calls Oakland home, but she and her family recently moved back to her hometown near Chicago, to be closer to Rae's family.
Holidays
Yes, Artificial Christmas Trees Can Catch Fire
Here’s how to enjoy the glow safely.
Life
So Do You *Have* To Throw Out Play-Doh When It Starts To Get Weird?
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When Can You Tell If Your Kid Is A Spontaneous Reader? It All Depends
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Can Artificial Christmas Trees Be Recycled? Think "Repurposed" Instead
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These 9 Ways To Support Insecure Kids Will Build Confidence For Life
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I'm Covering My Home With This Peel-&-Stick Wallpaper Inspired By Children's Books
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11 Sacrifices I Make As A Homeschooling Parent
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The Constant Threat Of Wildfire Forced Me & My Family To Leave California For Good
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How My Kids Turned My Strict Parents Into Bonafide Softies
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21 LGBTQ+ Parents Share What Their Kids Call Them Besides "Mom" & "Dad"
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Shots Fired: 3 Years Is The Best Age Gap Between Siblings
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9 Secret Parenting Tips From A Homeschooling Mom
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7 Reasons My Son Attended His Sibling's Birth
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13 LGBTQ+ Parents Celebrate What Makes Them Great Moms & Dads
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A Pediatrician's Step-By-Step Guide To Explaining Vaccines To Kids
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6 Things Other *Women* Can Do For Moms Breastfeeding In Public
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7 Things A Grown-Ass Man Does When They Have A Colicky Baby
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14 Ways To Make Vaccines Easier For Kids, According To A Pediatrician
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6 Back-To-School Rituals For Homeschoolers That School Kids Do, Too
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11 Ways Dads Can Help With Prenatal Depression, According To An Expert
