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 Banned Books Week with old and new LGBT-themed children's books that made the American Library Association's Most Challenged Books list (as well as a children's book that was challenged in 1959 for promoting (gasp!) interracial marriage). They also commend President Obama for including same-sex-headed families in a recent proclamation. After that, it's on to entertainment, where they discuss a live version of the classic Schoolhouse Rock (and manage not to burst into song too many times), as well as a great new series about the national parks.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. In their special holiday edition, Dana and Helen offer a few specific ideas and some general advice for parents and others buying gifts for children over the holidays. Plus: tattoos of your children's names, regendered dolls, and sparkly boas!
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian cover an assortment of parenting items this week, including Mary Cheney's new job and the advantages of being a working mom with a Secret Service escort. They also caution viewers against repeating Tina's big faux pas if dating as a single mom, and attack the foolishness of the Mommy Wars a la Cashmere Mafia (and about a thousand news articles in the past few years). Can lesbian moms avoid being drafted?
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Vlogging barefoot! Dana and Helen kick off their shoes and socks this week in honor of the k.d. lang concert they just attended, advise when not to sport a fauxhawk, and then discuss some financial ideas for parents. Thinking about starting a family or already planning for your childrens' college educations? They share what's worked for them and explain why the "Bank of Mom" may help instill good money habits in your kids.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Helen and I blind you with science this week as we demonstrate a bunch of experiments and explorations for kids. Watch us use marshmallows, blue gooey stuff, really long words to describe peanut butter, and gummi bears like you've never seen them before (including one variation just for adults). We also point out the very lesbianish cartoon mom in a popular book of kids' science projects. Whether you're a parent or a cool aunt or godparent, you'll want a few of these in your repertoire. Plus: An honor for Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies, and a sneak appearance by our cat.
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 discuss why people always want to know what children of two moms call their parents, why even Cynthia Nixon can't escape the question, and why we shouldn't get so hung up on the issue. They also have fun with two classic board games and tell you why their son isn't a genius just because he plays them (though they're not ruling it out).
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com celebrate their 50th vlog this week with a big thank you to viewers. In a seasonal vein, they offer some tips on juggling kids and turkeys to make Thanksgiving go more smoothly, and Helen shares her favorite Thanksgiving craft. They then respond to a timely viewer question about whether to bring children to LGBT rallies and protests. Helen also talks about her experience joining a local school board committee, which leads the discussion back to visibility and creating change.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
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 discuss two new must-read books about LGBTQ families. They also share a classic children's drawing book they've been enjoying with their son, and the joys of used office supplies.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
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 tell you why bringing in cupcakes for a school birthday celebration also meant answering questions from their son's classmates about their family. They also discuss a recent example of how kids learn gender roles, and ponder their love-hate relationship with Disney. They then take a more philosophical turn and wonder whether families have a "long tail."
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. In this week's episode, Dana and Helen explain just who got whom pregnant, discuss why Melissa Etheridge makes a better guest star for Sesame Street than Britney Spears, and offer the rockin' lesbian mom some suggestions for duets she could sing with Oscar the Grouch. They also beg the producers of Exes & Ohs not to fall for a tired schtick about a certain aspect of lesbian parenting, and give their thoughts on Dumbledore's outing (because everyone else is doing it). Finally, they review The Daring Book for Girls, wondering why daring has to be gendered and why the authors weren't daring enough to include some lesbian role models. Plus: Made-up words! Cue cards! And why softball means never having to say you're sorry!
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. This week, Dana and Helen use Exes & Ohs insemination storyline as a jumping-off point to discuss similarities and differences between lesbian and straight parents. They also try to figure out which of them is the bio mom, debate the virtues of dumbing-down one's résumé, and share some news about an upcoming movie restoration featuring lesbian moms from over two decades ago.
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