Kids’ Podcast Episode Talks Pride and Drag with Lil Miss Hot Mess
The Ten News, an award-winning news podcast for kids 8-12 and their families, has released a Pride episode featuring drag queen and author Lil Miss Hot Mess! Listen here!
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The Fosters’ 10-Year Anniversary: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
The Fosters, Freeform’s drama about two moms and their family of biological, adopted, and foster kids, first aired 10 years ago today. Here’s a look back at what the show gave us—and why we need more shows like it.
“Ada Twist, Scientist” Features George Takei and Guillermo Diaz as Wedding Couple
A new episode of the Emmy Award-winning Netflix preschool series Ada Twist, Scientist guest stars George Takei and Guillermo Diaz as a couple at their wedding. And a brand-new book from the series behind the show includes even more queer representation—with a timely message about censorship and the power of stories!
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!
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.