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.

Rae Goodman

Life

by Rae Goodman

So Do You *Have* To Throw Out Play-Doh When It Starts To Get Weird?

Life

by Rae Goodman

When Can You Tell If Your Kid Is A Spontaneous Reader? It All Depends

Life

by Rae Goodman

Can Artificial Christmas Trees Be Recycled? Think "Repurposed" Instead

Holidays

by Rae Goodman and Ashley Jones

Yes, Artificial Christmas Trees Can Catch Fire

Here’s how to enjoy the glow safely.

Life

by Rae Goodman

These 9 Ways To Support Insecure Kids Will Build Confidence For Life

Life

by Rae Goodman

I'm Covering My Home With This Peel-&-Stick Wallpaper Inspired By Children's Books

Life

by Rae Goodman

11 Sacrifices I Make As A Homeschooling Parent

Life

by Rae Goodman

The Constant Threat Of Wildfire Forced Me & My Family To Leave California For Good

Life

by Rae Goodman

How My Kids Turned My Strict Parents Into Bonafide Softies

Life

by Rae Goodman

21 LGBTQ+ Parents Share What Their Kids Call Them Besides "Mom" & "Dad"

Life

by Rae Goodman

Shots Fired: 3 Years Is The Best Age Gap Between Siblings

Life

by Rae Goodman

9 Secret Parenting Tips From A Homeschooling Mom

Life

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7 Reasons My Son Attended His Sibling's Birth

Life

by Rae Goodman

13 LGBTQ+ Parents Celebrate What Makes Them Great Moms & Dads

Life

by Rae Goodman

A Pediatrician's Step-By-Step Guide To Explaining Vaccines To Kids

Life

by Rae Goodman

6 Things Other *Women* Can Do For Moms Breastfeeding In Public

Life

by Rae Goodman

7 Things A Grown-Ass Man Does When They Have A Colicky Baby

Life

by Rae Goodman

14 Ways To Make Vaccines Easier For Kids, According To A Pediatrician

Life

by Rae Goodman

6 Back-To-School Rituals For Homeschoolers That School Kids Do, Too

Life

by Rae Goodman

11 Ways Dads Can Help With Prenatal Depression, According To An Expert