Jaimie is joined by her wife, Anne in this bonus episode. Tune in for a heartwarming and sometimes hilarious foray into the daily life of a queer family managing sickness, parenting challenges, and the tenacity of a ten-year-old with big dreams. Jamie also gives a sneak peek of the upcoming season, featuring interviews with LGBTQIA+ families, including gay dads, gay moms, trans parents, and families navigating tragic situations. Jamie also recommends the "My Donor Story" book series for donor-conceived families. Tune in for a fun and informative episode before the new season begins.
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?️‍?Key Takeaways:?️‍? 
*Upcoming season 15 of the Queer Family Podcast promises a range of inspiring stories across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
*A new chore chart is introduced into their home, encouraging their daughter to earn an allowance through responsibility.
*Jamie recommends the 'My Donor Story' book series, valuing its inclusivity and representation for donor-conceived children.
*The episode underscores the importance of resource-sharing and storytelling within the queer family community.
?️‍?Resources mentioned in the episode: 
*My Donor Story' book series by ⁠Sharon Leya⁠, available on ⁠Amazon⁠.
*Instagram page for 'My Donor Story': ⁠@mydonorstory⁠
*Website for 'My Donor Story': ⁠www.mydonorstory.com
?️‍?Quotes:?️‍?
*We need more representation and our children need to be able to see themselves." - Jamie, about the 'My Donor Story' books.
?️‍?About The Guest(s)?️‍?
*Anne Patricia Woods is the featured guest on this episode of the Queer Family Podcast. Anne is the wife of the host, Jaimie. Her presence brings a personal and authentic perspective to the conversation. The couple shares their experiences and stories with listeners, including dealing with COVID-19 in their household and their strategies for parenting their ten-year-old child.
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?️ Episode Highlights:
*0:00:00 Introduction to the Queer Family podcast
*0:00:51 Special guest introduction: Anne Patricia Woods
*0:01:21 Anne's restlessness due to having Covid
*0:03:19 Preview of upcoming episodes for season 15
*0:07:00 Discussion about the show's longevity and 6-year anniversary
*0:08:08 Parenting challenges with their daughter's travel plans
*0:09:35 Introduction of a new chore system in the household
*0:10:06 Speculation on how long the new chore system will last
*0:11:07 Jamie recommends a book series for queer parents with donor-conceived kids
*0:12:56 Jamie provides information about the author and where to find the books
*0:13:28 Jamie mentions an Instagram page and website as additional resource
*0:14:05 Jamie promotes the video version of the podcast on Spotify
*0:14:49 Jamie encourages listeners to support the show on Patreon
*0:15:32 Jamie concludes the episode and thanks listeners