“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.
Entertainment
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.
“It Would Be an Honor”: Parenting in The L Word: Generation Q, S3E7
I skipped Episode 6, which had little about parenting, so we’re on to Episode 7, which brings us Rosie O’Donnell being parental, plus the well-worn trope of “wacky potential sperm donor situations.”
“The Perfect Baby”: Parenting in The L Word: Generation Q, S3E5
Micah and Maribel are choosing a sperm donor in the latest L Word: Generation Q, and they’re finding out what many of us know—it can be a surreal experience, but also an opportunity for learning. Here’s my parenting-focused analysis of the episode, with real-life resources.
“Don’t Drop the Baby”: Parenting in The L Word: Generation Q, S3E4
The fourth episode of this season’s The L Word: Generation Q centered a joyous look at transgender, nonbinary parents and their kids, discussed LGBTQ parental names, which I’ve been collecting for over a decade, and mentioned the restaurant of a queer chef who has a picture book about her. Here’s my parenting-focused recap!
Watch: Short Film About Queer Mom and Disabled Son Is an Oscar Contender
The film Holding Moses, about a queer mom and her disabled son, is a contender for Best Documentary Short at the Academy Awards. Watch the 17-minute film, from two queer mom filmmakers, here.
“Sucked Me Dry”: Parenting in The L Word: Generation Q, S3E3
Parenting can be challenging. And parents can be challenging. Both struggles were highlighted in the third episode of this season’s LW:GQ, featuring Actual Queer Parent™ Kehlani. Let’s explore—and look at some real-life resources.
“Are You Ready to Be a Parent?”: Parenting in The L Word: Generation Q, S3E2
Several characters in the latest LW:GQ faced the question “Are you ready to be a parent?” I explore their responses—and offer some resources for those asking themselves the same question in real life!
College Drop Off: Parenting in The L Word: Generation Q, S3E1
College drop off can be tough, and the third season premiere of The L Word: Generation Q gave me flashbacks. As always, I’m here with commentary on the LW:GQ parenting storylines.