Ask Esther the Wonder Pig a Question!
Esther’s not just any pig—she’s a wonder pig! And she’s eagerly awaiting your questions to answer in an upcoming virtual Q&A with one of her two dads!
Entertainment
A “Wealth of Positive LGBTQ Representation” in Children’s Television: GLAAD
GLAAD’s latest “Where We Are on TV” report has found a “wealth of positive LGBTQ representation for younger ages” on television, even as anti-LGBTQ rhetoric has spread. But where are there still gaps, and where can we look for new ideas?
Netflix Kids’ Series “Ridley Jones” Shows Nonbinary Character Coming Out, but Gets Cancelled
A new episode of Netflix animated kids’ show Ridley Jones centers nonbinary bison Fred, who comes out about their name and pronouns to their grandma (voiced by Cyndi Lauper). But Netflix has also just cancelled the series and not given its fifth and final season any promotion, says creator Chris Nee.
Brandi Carlile’s Wife and Kids Introduce Her at Grammys
In what might have been the cutest moment of last night’s Grammy Awards, singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile’s wife Catherine Shepherd and their two children introduced her live performance. Take a look—and see what advice she’s shared for other LGBTQ families.
Tan France Talks Playing a Queer Dad in New Netflix Kids’ Show “Princess Power”
Fashion designer and Queer Eye star Tan France plays one half of a two-dad couple in Netflix’s new animated preschool series Princess Power. He spoke with me about the show, how being a dad himself influenced his character, and the importance of representation and intersectionality in children’s media.
“It’s Not a Baby Yet”: Parenting in The L Word: Generation Q, S3E10
The end of this season’s The L Word: Generation Q brought us the next step in Micah and Maribel’s baby-making quest—plus celebrity lesbian moms! But what did I think was the best parenting storyline of the season?
Award-Winning Podcast Focuses on LGBTQ Families and Parenting in New Season
The latest season of “Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson,” ABC Audio’s award-winning, LGBTQ-themed podcast, is all about family and parenting, and kicks off with a conversation between LZ and his son.
“They Just Treat Me Like a Kid”: Parenting in The L Word: Generation Q, S3E9
As the parent of a college student, I can offer The L Word: Generation Q’s Bette and Tina this firm advice: Never drop in at your child’s dorm unannounced.
Mombian Nominated for “Outstanding Blog” GLAAD Media Award
I’m honored that Mombian has again been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in the “Outstanding Blog” category. I won in 2012, and am humbled to be in the mix this year as I head towards my 18th blogiversary. Here’s more on the blog nominees and on other children’s and family categories.
“Quality Family Time”: Parenting in The L Word: Generation Q, S3E8
I’m not even going to search for a parenting quote from the episode to use in this post title—the episode title itself says it all, and this episode was packed with themes of family and parenting. Here’s my take.
