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.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.
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. 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.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. In this special edition of "She Got Me Pregnant," Dana and Helen survey the world of lesbian moms on television, tackling such provocative questions as "Do Xena and Gabrielle count as lesbian moms?" "Should there be a lesbian-family version of The Brady Bunch?" and "Why do so many shows spend more time on the search for sperm than on the next eighteen years of parenthood?"
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 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 popular culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com do a special Mother's Day vlog in response to a viewer request about their decision to become parents. What made Dana finally break down and decide to have a child? Why did they choose the method they did? Was their cat really involved in the selection of their sperm donor? And what was that about dating Ellen DeGeneres and Sharon Stone? They also invite all bloggers and vloggers to post on June 2 in celebration of the third annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day.
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 take a retrospective look at a TV classic from their childhoods, Schoolhouse Rock. They then answer a viewer's question about how to handle racist and homophobic family members and how to talk about them with one's children. On a lighter note, they tell you which of their ideas for a post-L Word lesbian TV series is shared by Jennifer Beals, and they promise to vlog about the upcoming L Word season with a parent's eye.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
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 don tie-dye this week to celebrate the California marriage ruling. They then share various ways to include children in weddings or commitment ceremonies. With many same-sex couples having ceremonies after they have kids, they say, it's important to help young ones understand what the occasion is about, and make them feel a part of the proceedings (though you might want to dissuade them if they suggest having the ceremony at Chuck E. Cheese).
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 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.
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