A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com celebrate this week's season premiere of Top Chef with a vlog about teaching children to cook. They wield some of their favorite kid-friendly kitchen implements, offer tips on how to involve even the youngest tots, and share some of the many ways cooking can help children learn. They even let viewers in on one self-interested reason lesbian moms in particular should teach their kids how to make a meal.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com declare themselves Two Mamas for Obama and talk about their son's reaction to election time. They also review the film Breakfast with Scot, which is about two gay men who foster a flamboyant 11-year-old boy. The movie breaks new ground in its depiction of LGBT families, they say, if only because there are no pregnant lesbians involved. There is, however, a hockey dad, who throws a whole new light on our current impression of hockey parents.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com offer their parenting perspective on recent news from celebrity lesbian moms Melissa and Tammy Etheridge and Rosie O'Donnell. What would happen if moms showed off their parenting talents on Rosie's upcoming variety show? They also wonder why there aren't more celebrity gay dads, despite the recent addition of singer Clay Aiken. Finally, in honor of National Coming Out Day this Saturday, they discuss their experiences being out parents, including a funny encounter at a bagel shop.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com celebrate a Banned Books Week full of fur and feathers. They discuss several LGBT-inclusive children's books as well as an earlier work that was banned for supposedly promoting interracial marriage. They also point out the opportunity parents are missing by avoiding difficult topics with their children, and explain how they are helping their son to be a smart consumer of both goods and ideas.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. It's lesbian home improvement this week with Dana and Helen of Mombian.com! They show you how they reorganized their garage with a few simple pieces of hardware to make things more convenient for themselves and safe for their son. They also update viewers on their son's transition to kindergarten and recommend two classic books with positive messages for kids from all types of backgrounds.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com start their vlog this week with a discussion of Ellen and Portia's potential as parents. They then bring you some dyke-sized craft projects involving large boxes and lots of duct tape, with a little inspiration from Dana's mom.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com are excited (and a little anxious) this week because their son is starting kindergarten. They take the opportunity to reflect on some of the things that have surprised them most about parenthood during the past five years, including aspects of their child's development, their relationship with each other, Helen's relationship with her body and the community of LGBT parents.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Last week, Dana and Helen of Mombian.com talked about Olympic athletes who are mothers, so this week, they turn to the mothers of athletes, bringing you some of their favorite stories of supportive parents at the Beijing Games. They add an LGBT twist by revealing which character from an LGBT-themed show Michael Phelps' mom reminded them of, and pointing out an unintended double entendre about beach volleyball players Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh.
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Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 08-14-08
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dara Torres isn't the only older mom competing in the Olympics, and this week Dana and Helen of Mombian.com tell you about some more of them. Several are previous medalists and two managed to have three kids each in between Olympic appearances. In a heartbreaking story, one even needed to keep competing in order to raise money for her son's leukemia treatments. Another took a five-year break because of injury and to have a family, but got back into training and made the 2008 team. An inspiration? Yes, but what if her politics make her less than supportive of LGBT families? Dana and Helen discuss.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com respond to viewer feedback about kids and homophobia, and discuss what to do if parents of your children's friends are homophobic. They also offer their perspective on the new DVD Finn's Girl, which features a widowed lesbian mom trying to balance career and her rebellious 11-year-old daughter. Is it a believable portrayal of parenting?
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com bring us news of a challenge to Uncle Bobby's Wedding, the children's book about gay guinea pigs (see their vlogs 18 and 22), and a librarian's thoughtful response. They also continue their discussion from last week about kids and homophobia, and talk about how to prepare your children, educate educators, and find allies.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and popular culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian highlight a new guide for parents of transgender kids and, on the other side, one for kids of transgender parents. They then admit that they buy some toys for their son because they want to play with them, too, and share a couple of their recent favorites. Finally, in response to a viewer question about homophobia and kids, they discuss the process of explaining our families to others.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com talk about Family Outing, the funny, raunchy new memoir by a man whose mother was outed to him by her ex-girlfriend when he was 10 years old. They also share some highlights of their recent vacation to California, including San Francisco Pride's Family Garden and how they got through hours of plane and car travel with a five-year-old. This leads to a discussion of the mainstreaming of the LGBT community and radical suburbanism.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com share the story of a Pride brunch hosted by the mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, who is herself a lesbian mom--and grandmother. Dana even goes so far as to show off her t-shirt from the event, the only pink piece of clothing she's owned in her adult life. They then bring you their review of a brand-new electronic reading system for kids from Leapfrog. Is it right for your kids or nieces/nephews? Their son even offers his opinion. They will be taking a much needed vacation for the next two weeks, but back on July 10 with more parenting goodness.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com bring you the scoop on a mainstream TV documentary about lesbian partners who each had twins--at the same time. Plus: a film by the same filmmaker about single moms by choice, including one lesbian mom. They then share some of the more than 170 entries from Blogging for LGBT Families Day, a variety of voices from around our community. Hear how LGBT parents and our children are both surviving in and transforming the world around us.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian discuss the DVD release of Meema Spadola's award-winning Our House: Kids of Gay and Lesbian Parents, which profiles the pre-teen and teen children of five lesbian and gay families. They also share two funny anecdotes about trying to explain marriage and family creation to a preschooler. Finally, in honor of Pride Month, they explore some of the ways to instill pride--of all types--in your children.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com celebrate their 30th vlog with a special edition on kids and video games, specifically, younger children and Web-based games. They're tackling this topic in conjunction with Angela and Tracy of Lesbiangamers.com, who will be doing an upcoming episode of Gay Girls Who Game that looks at older kids and other gaming systems. Dana and Helen share a slew of their favorite games, including some associated with TV shows and other mass-market products, as well as a bunch of independent games from places you might not expect. One show-based game even features an actor from the lesbian comedy 3Way, found at After Ellen. (Bonus points if you can guess who before watching the vlog.) They also discuss their philosophy of video games and the benefits and perils of letting young kids play. Plus: panda-goats and a reminder about Blogging for LGBT Families Day.
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